DOJ Charges White Supremacist After Threats to US Lawmaker, Muslims and Transgender People
Robert Hlovchiec was indicted on 12 counts after prosecutors said he posted repeated threats on YouTube against a congress member and other groups.
- On Friday, a federal grand jury indicted 32-year-old Allegheny County resident Robert Hlovchiec on 12 counts of interstate threats for allegedly using YouTube to target a member of Congress and various minority groups between February and March.
- The indictment states that Hlovchiec described himself as a Nazi and white supremacist while threatening mass shootings, specifically targeting 'Victim 1,' a member of Congress, along with Democrats, Muslims, and transgender people.
- Prosecutors cite online posts where Hlovchiec wrote, 'If i get the chance I'll shoot everyone in's family,' supporting charges of interstate threats and influencing, impeding, or retaliating against a federal official by threat.
- Hlovchiec appeared in court on Thursday and is currently being held without bail, facing up to 10 years in prison for murder threats and fines of up to $250,000 if convicted.
- The defendant's next court hearing is scheduled for July 17, occurring amid broader warnings from U.S. political experts regarding political violence stemming from rising polarization and extremism.
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Pennsylvania Man Charged With Threatening a Member of Congress in YouTube Comments
A Pennsylvania man was indicted Friday on federal charges of making threats against a member of Congress and others in comments posted to YouTube videos. Robert Hlovchiec, 32, of Shaler Township, faces a 12-count indictment that includes six counts of interstate threats and six counts of influencing, impeding, or retaliating against a federal official by threat, U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti announced. The charges were submitted by a federal grand …
DOJ charges white supremacist after threats to US lawmaker, Muslims and transgender people - Regional Media News
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, July 10 (Reuters) - A self-identified white supremacist in Pennsylvania was indicted by a federal grand jury after he threatened violence against a member of Congress, Muslims, transgender people and Democrats, the Department of Justice said on Friday. Here are the details: • The 12-count Indictment by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh named Robert Hlovchiec, 32, as the sole defendant, the DOJ said in a statement, …
DOJ charges white supremacist after threats to US lawmaker, Muslims and transgender people
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, July 10 (Reuters) - A self-identified white supremacist in Pennsylvania was indicted by a federal grand jury after he threatened violence against a member of Congress, Muslims, transgender people and Democrats, the Depart...
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