Following an investigation initiated by a Texas tip, Indiana State Police arrested 28-year-old David Cherry in Clarksville for allegedly posting death threats against Elon Musk on X. A subsequent search of Cherry’s home uncovered an AR-15-style rifle, a handgun, ammunition, and a ballistic vest. Cherry has been charged with intimidation and is being held without bond in the Harrison County Jail. The incident prompted the investigation and subsequent arrest in Harrison County, Indiana.
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Shannon Depararro Atkins, 46, was arrested in West Palm Beach, Florida, on charges of making electronic threats against former President Trump. The arrest stemmed from an FBI tip regarding threatening Facebook posts Atkins allegedly made, including statements referencing past presidential assassinations. Police also found cocaine on Atkins during the arrest, resulting in an additional drug charge. Following his arrest, Atkins was ordered by a court to have no contact with Trump or his family and to refrain from accessing the internet or weapons. The Secret Service is investigating whether federal charges will be filed.
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An 18-year-old California man, Alan Filion, pleaded guilty to making over 375 hoax threats across the country, including bomb threats and mass shooting threats, targeting schools, government officials, and religious institutions. Filion, who began his “swatting” activities at age 16, turned the practice into a business, advertising his services on social media for a fee. His actions, which caused widespread fear and chaos, included a threat to carry out a mass shooting at a mosque in Florida, leading to his arrest and extradition. Filion faces a maximum of five years in prison for each of the four charges against him.
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