Jan. 6 Defendant Rearrested for Threats Against Public Officials
Bradley Nelson, out on bail for Capitol riot charges, detained again for threatening social media posts targeting Justice Barrett, AG Garland, and others.
Overview
- Nelson allegedly made threatening posts about Justice Barrett after a Supreme Court decision in June 2024.
- Prosecutors cited images of AG Garland and NY AG Letitia James with crosshairs as part of Nelson's escalating rhetoric.
- A federal judge found sufficient basis for Nelson's detention due to his increasingly confrontational remarks.
- Nelson's trial for nonviolent offenses related to the Jan. 6 riot is set for December 10, 2024.
- Nelson has pleaded not guilty to all charges and is awaiting a revocation hearing to determine his bail status.