Orlando Man Arrested for Threatening US Attorney Alina Habba
- Federal prosecutors announced on Friday that Salvatore Russotto, a 58-year-old Orlando man, was indicted for making online threats targeting New Jersey's interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.
- Russotto allegedly posted graphic threats on May 19, including calls to 'Eliminate HABBA' and references to a 'slow, painful death,' motivated by retaliation against a federal law enforcement decision.
- The FBI’s Tampa Field Office and U.S. Marshals Service investigated, linking threats to Russotto's residence and responding quickly with intervention and arrest on Thursday morning.
- Interim U.S. Attorney Greg Kehoe stated at a news conference that Russotto faces two federal charges and up to 10 years in prison, emphasizing the threats were explicit and unacceptable.
- Officials warned that online threats carry serious legal consequences and reflect increased federal focus on digital violent rhetoric targeting government officials.
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