Overview
- John Paul Cupp, 45, is charged with making threats against a federal law‑enforcement officer, according to FBI statements and court filings.
- Authorities say he issued in‑person threats on Oct. 14 outside the ICE building in South Portland, including threats to kill officers and harm their families.
- The FBI says he repeated the threats in online videos posted on Nov. 3 and Nov. 13.
- Blaze Media reports Cupp was arraigned Monday as federal officials emphasized that threats against law enforcement will be pursued under federal law.
- The FBI described Cupp as a prolific online content producer who regularly posts aggressive rhetoric, including calls for violence and antisemitic threats.