Federal authorities have arrested a Philadelphia man and charged him with threatening to kill House Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-Va.) and his family.
Norman Leboon will be charged with two federal counts: threatening to kill a member of Congress and interfering with his federal duties, and posting video online containing such threats. He is scheduled to appear in federal district court in Philadelphia on Monday afternoon.
The arrest is the most serious in a string of threats of violence against lawmakers in wake of the divisive health care vote. At least 10 Democrats along with a handful of Republicans, including Cantor, reported threats of violence during the past week.
“At this time, the congressman will have no further comment on this threat or the investigation, and asks that inquiries be directed to the Federal Bureau of Investigation,” Cantor spokesman Brad Dayspring said. “The congressman is deeply grateful for, and would like to dearly thank all local and federal law enforcement involved, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Attorney’s Office[s] in Virginia and Philadelphia, U.S. Capitol Police and the Henrico Police Department in Virginia.”
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14 comments:
How did this story slip by the MSM ...?
Where are the democrats denouncing this act ?
Uh, it IS in the MSM!
another home grown terrorist. Amazing how quickly we are sinking to the level of our enemies.
Lets see how long they discuss this .
Every assassination we have had against a politician has been a left wing loon better take this seriously .
Adolf Hitler said" treat a man like a dog , in time he will act like a dog"
Exactly 4:07
Death threats/acts of violence against politicians or any representatives of government should be denounced by ALL americans regardless of polictical leanings. If you think violence is justified in the pursuit of your political goals, then you need to take your @$$ over there with the Taliban or the Baathists in Iraq. Lets see how tough you really are.
Nice, even-handed reporting. The same man is also responsible for similar threats against Obama and Reid, and Pelosi. He's an equal opportunity hater.
If you had taken the time to read the article it says he threatened 10 democrats as well, however Cantor was the most severe and the police feared for his safety and arrested him .
WHEN WILL WE TAKE THE THREATS ON OUR PRES. SERIOUSLY. THE S.S. SLIPPED UP AND LET THOSE PEOPLE GET NEXT TO HIM AND TAKE PICS. THATS RIDICULOUS. PROTECT HIM.
The article doesn't attribute those threats to the same man. It just mentions a string of threats of violence. Thank you.
All the information may not have been out at the time of the release of the article I don't think there was an attempt to hide the fact he made threats against everyone even Obama who he supported . No need to be so paranoid & Smug .
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