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Ex-Candidate Charged for Threatening to Kill Rep. Anna Paulina Luna

William Braddock faces up to five years in prison for allegedly plotting to use a 'Russian-Ukrainian hit squad' against his 2022 primary opponent.

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., arrives before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event at Wilmington International Airport, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Wilmington, N.C. Luna was reportedly threatened by a Florida politician who has now been federally indicted.
Anna Paulina Luna on Sept. 21, 2024, in Wilmington, N.C.
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Overview

  • William Braddock, a former Republican candidate, was charged by the DOJ for threatening to kill Rep. Anna Paulina Luna during the 2022 primary.
  • Braddock allegedly made the threats during a phone call in June 2021, claiming he had access to a 'Russian-Ukrainian hit squad.'
  • After the threats surfaced, Braddock fled to the Philippines but was recently deported back to the United States to face charges.
  • The DOJ's Election Threats Task Force, along with the FBI and St. Petersburg Police Department, investigated the case.
  • Rep. Luna has reported a rise in death threats and continues to advocate against political violence and harassment, especially towards female politicians.