A Las Vegas resident was arrested on October 26th after making multiple threatening voicemails to a U.S. senator. John Anthony Miller, 43, has now been charged with threatening a federal official, after allegedly leaving several voicemails filled with profanity and violent threats at the office of the senator between October 11th and 19th.
The Department of Justice has confirmed that the senator in question is Jacky Rosen, a Democrat from Nevada who is also Jewish. The criminal complaint states that Miller explicitly threatened to kidnap, assault, and even murder the senator with the intention of interfering with her duties as a public official.
In one of the voicemails, Miller can be heard saying, “All these [expletive]ing lies is in your [expletive]ing hands, you [expletive]ing [expletive], and I’m gonna [expletive]ing see you soon, you [expletive]ing sellout [expletive]ing [expletive] [expletive].” The next day, Miller made his way to the Lloyd D. George Courthouse in Las Vegas and refused to cooperate with a court security guard while stating that he was there to see the senator.
However, Miller was ultimately denied entry into the courthouse and became increasingly agitated, shouting profanities and causing a disturbance. This behavior raised red flags for court officials, who then contacted law enforcement.
In another voicemail on October 19th, Miller can be heard inquiring if the senator had any family members who were Israeli settlers, insinuating that if she did, she would not make it illegal for them to enter the United States. He also accused the senator of being responsible for war crimes committed by U.S. citizens in the West Bank.
The criminal complaint also states that Miller has been previously charged with misdemeanor offenses in the past for threats and harassment. He is currently facing one count of threatening a federal official, and if convicted, could face up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
A spokesperson for Senator Rosen commented on the situation, stating, “Threats against public officials should be taken seriously. Senator Rosen trusts the U.S. Attorney’s office and federal law enforcement to handle this matter.”
Miller is scheduled to appear before U.S. Magistrate Judge Elayna J. Youchah on November 13th, 2023, where he will face the consequences of his actions. It is a serious offense to make threats against a public official, and this incident serves as a reminder that such behavior will not be tolerated.
In today’s political climate, tensions can run high, but threats and acts of violence are not the answer. It is important for individuals to express their opinions and concerns through peaceful and lawful means. Disagreements and differences in political beliefs should never escalate to the point of making violent threats towards anyone, especially those in positions of power and authority.
The safety and security of our public officials are of utmost importance, and we must condemn any and all attempts to harm or intimidate them. The Department of Justice and law enforcement agencies take these matters very seriously, and those who engage in such behavior will be held accountable for their actions.
As of now, Miller remains in custody and will face his charges in court. The investigation is ongoing, and more details may emerge as the case progresses. We hope that incidents like this serve as a reminder of the responsibility we all have to engage in respectful and peaceful discourse, rather than resorting to violence and threats to get our point across.
