Atlanta Man Pleads Guilty to Death Threats Against Marjorie Taylor Greene

Sean Patrick Cirillo of Atlanta has admitted to making death threats against U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene.

🔔 Why It Matters: Threats against elected officials undermine democracy. Ensuring their safety is crucial for them to serve the public without fear.

👁️ What’s Happening:

• Cirillo called Greene’s Washington office three times on November 8, 2023.
• During these calls, he threatened to kill Greene and her staff, mentioning a sniper rifle.

📌 Details:

• Cirillo said, “I got a bead on her. Like a sniper rifle. And I’m gonna kill her next week. I’m gonna murder her;”
• He also threatened, “I’ll kill you too if you want;” and “You’re gonna die. Your family is gonna die.”

🚨 Catch Up Quick:

• Cirillo pleaded guilty to one count of transmitting interstate threats.
• A sentencing date is yet to be determined.
• The FBI led the investigation.