U.S. charges Texas man for threatening Georgia government officials

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Chad Stark, 54, is charged with one count of communicating interstate threats. Federal prosecutors accuse Stark of posting a message on Jan. 5, 2021. Stark was scheduled to make a court appearance Friday afternoon in Austin, Texas. Former President Donald Trump has made unproven claims that widespread fraud cost him the election.

4 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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