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#Judicial Security

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Judges Face Death Threats Amid Rising Hostility

Four federal judges have revealed the severe threats and harassment they face, including death wishes and doxxing, due to increasing hostility towards the judiciary. The U.S. Marshals Service reported 314 investigations into threats against judges since October, prompting Chief Justice John Roberts to call for an end to personal attacks.

4 weeks ago
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Fugitive on the Run: Florida Woman Who Pleaded Guilty to Threatening Judge Chutkan and Lawmakers Evades Custody

A Florida woman, Abigail Shry, who pleaded guilty in November to threatening U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan and other lawmakers, has failed to surrender for custody and is now a fugitive. Shry admitted to issuing death threats, including against the judge overseeing a federal election interference case and elected officials like Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, but was granted pre-surrender release in February, which she subsequently violated.

2 months ago