Justice Department Charges Four in Election Threat Cases

The Election Threats Task Force reveals charges and convictions related to threats against election officials and workers across the U.S.

Teak Brockbank of Colorado pleaded guilty to making threats against election officials in Colorado and Arizona, as well as a state judge and federal agents.
Brian Jerry Ogstad from Alabama was sentenced to 30 months for threatening Maricopa County election workers during Arizona's 2022 primary elections.
Richard Glenn Kantwill of Florida faces charges for threatening an election official and other public figures through social media.
John Pollard of Philadelphia was indicted for threatening to kill a Pennsylvania political party representative recruiting poll watchers.
The Justice Department's Election Threats Task Force continues to prosecute individuals threatening the integrity of the democratic process.