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Texas Man Sentenced for Threatening Election Officials After 2020 Election

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Election worker processes mail-in ballots ahead of Election Day in Houston, Texas, U.S., November 2, 2020. REUTERS/Callaghan O'Hare/File Photo
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Overview

  • Frederick Francis Goltz pleaded guilty to threatening poll workers and officials in Arizona.
  • The threats occurred after former President Trump falsely claimed the 2020 election was stolen.
  • Goltz threatened a Maricopa County lawyer and elections official online.
  • Maricopa County was targeted by Trump supporters over false election claims.
  • Goltz was sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison for the threats.