Indiana Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening Michigan Election Worker

The guilty plea marks a significant step in addressing threats against public officials, with sentencing set for July.

Andrew Nickels, 37, from Carmel, Indiana, pleaded guilty to threatening to kill a Michigan election worker, facing up to five years in prison.
The threat was made in a voicemail left on Nov. 10, 2020, accusing the worker of fraud in the election process.
U.S. Attorney Dawn Ison emphasized the guilty plea as a message against threats to public officials.
Victim Tina Barton, a former Rochester Hills election clerk, highlighted the permanent impact on her life.
The case is part of the Justice Department's Election Threats Task Force, addressing violence against election workers.