A Maryland reserve police officer faces federal charges for threatening Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, her family, and staff over multiple calls made from his workplace. The threats spanned more than a year and prompted his arrest by U.S. Capitol Police and local authorities.
📞 Why It Matters: Threats against elected officials put public servants and their communities at risk, raising concerns about safety and political violence in an increasingly divided nation.
🚨 What’s Happening:
- Seth Jason, 64, of Edgewater, Maryland, was arrested for making repeated death threats to Greene’s offices in Georgia.
- Calls originated from Voice of America studios in Washington, D.C., where Jason worked.
- Charges include threatening a federal official, kidnapping threats, and harassment.
⚖️ Between the Lines:
- Jason served as an unarmed reserve officer since 2016 with no police authority.
- The maximum prison terms for his charges range from two to 10 years.
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