Kansas man indicted for Facebook threat against Rep. Ilhan Omar

The Kansas branch of the United States Department of Justice said a Kansas man has been charged for making a threat against Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar.

Court documents state Adam Lee Osborn, 60, of Wichita, has been indicted with one count of interstate communications to threaten or injure and one count of influencing, impeding, or retaliating against a federal official by threatening.

On Jan. 23, Osborn reportedly wrote on social media that he intended to murder Rep. Ilhan Omar.

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Omar, who is frequently a target of criticism from President Donald Trump and Republicans, continues to fundraise to help pay for personal security, a spokesperson for her office confirmed.

Just this week, Omar was attacked during a town hall, an incident that also highlighted why many elected officials don’t appear in person for town halls anymore.

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“Threats of political violence will not be tolerated,” said U.S. Attorney Ryan A. Kriegshauser.  “In a democracy, we settle our differences at the ballot box after robust public debate. For our system of government to work, it’s vital that certain lines are not crossed when it comes to self-expression. Threats of political violence destabilize the very core of our system of governance.”

The Wichita Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigaion is investigating.
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