Raleigh Man Gets 27 Months for Threats to Kill Biden and Secret Service Agent

Prosecutors framed the punishment as a warning intended to deter violent threats against public officials.

Overview

District Judge James C. Dever III sentenced Michael James Ferr, 31, to 27 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release in the Eastern District of North Carolina.
According to court filings, Ferr posted death threats to then-President Joe Biden on X on January 10, 2025, and four days later threatened to kill the Secret Service agent interviewing him.
Ferr pleaded guilty on August 19, 2025, resolving the case ahead of sentencing reported in early December.
The U.S. Secret Service investigated with assistance from the Raleigh Police Department, and the National Security Section of the U.S. Attorney’s Office handled the prosecution.
U.S. Attorney Ellis Boyle and USSS Resident Agent in Charge Meghan Dubea issued statements emphasizing accountability and the protection of public officials.