Overview
- Nicholas Ray, 28, of Spring, Texas, was taken into custody in Montgomery County and is awaiting extradition to Florida, authorities said.
- He faces Florida charges of extortion, written threats to kill, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, with 12 counts detailed in a probable cause affidavit.
- Alleged targets include Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon, Newsweek editor-at-large Josh Hammer, New York Post and Fox News columnist Karol Markowicz, and Laura Loomer.
- The affidavit says threats were posted on X under the handle @zionistarescum between Oct. 8 and Oct. 10, including explicit violence and claims tied to Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
- Florida’s Office of Statewide Prosecution and the FDLE led the investigation, officials praised the swift action, and authorities say the case remains active.