William Robert Braddock III, a former congressional candidate in Florida, has been indicted for allegedly threatening to kill his political opponent, Rep.
Anna Paulina Luna, during the 2022 primary. Braddock reportedly claimed in a recorded call that he would hire a 'Russian-Ukrainian hit squad' to carry out the threat. If convicted, Braddock faces up to five years in prison. The case has raised concerns about the increasing hostility and violence in political campaigns.
The Justice Department is pursuing the charges as part of its broader efforts to address threats against public officials.
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This is exactly the kind of dangerous rhetoric that’s been escalating in our politics lately, and it’s terrifying to see it taken this far. Political violence or threats should never be normalized, no matter which side of the aisle you're on. We need to hold people accountable and make sure our democracy stays about ideas and debate, not intimidation and fear. It’s good to see the Justice Department stepping up here.
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Congress candidate ‘threatened to kill opponent’ using Russian-Ukrainian hit squad
A Florida man who was running for congress has been charged with threatening to hire a “Russian-Ukrainian hit squad” to kill a political opponent.
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Florida congressional candidate charged with threatening to kill primary opponent
The Justice Department revealed an indictment Friday charging a Florida man with threatening to kill his political opponent in 2021.
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