Texas woman accused of threatening to murder judge presiding over Trump January 6th case.
A Texas Woman Faces Federal Charges for Threatening to Kill Judge in Trump’s Criminal Case
A Texas woman, Abigail Jo Shry of Alvin, is now facing federal charges for allegedly threatening to kill U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, who is overseeing one of former President Donald Trump’s criminal cases in Washington, D.C.
In a criminal complaint filed last week, federal investigators revealed that Shry left a threatening voicemail on August 5, targeting Judge Chutkan and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX). This is not the first time Shry has engaged in such conduct, as she has been previously arrested and convicted at least twice.
Voicemail Threats and Disturbing Messages
The voicemail left for Judge Chutkan contained derogatory language, with the caller referring to her as a ”stupid slave” and making racial slurs. The caller then proceeded to threaten the lives of anyone who goes after Trump, including a direct threat towards Lee, all Democrats in Washington, D.C., and the LGBTQ community.
The caller ominously stated, “You are in our sights, we want to kill you,” and specifically mentioned wanting to kill Sheila Jackson Lee. They further warned, “If Trump doesn’t get elected in 2024, we are coming to kill you, so tread lightly, b****.”
Continuing their disturbing message, the caller added, “You will be targeted personally, publicly, your family, all of it.”
After tracing the phone number back to Shry, Department of Homeland Security investigators confronted her, and she admitted to leaving the voicemail.
Legal Consequences and Detention Order
Abigail Jo Shry now faces one count of transmitting a threat to injure another person, a felony that carries a maximum sentence of up to five years in prison.
During a preliminary detention hearing, Magistrate Judge Sam S. Sheldon ruled that Shry would be held without bond. A bond hearing has been scheduled for September 13.
It is worth noting that Shry has been charged four times in the past year for similar conduct, with at least two resulting in convictions. She was even on bond for a separate misdemeanor threat when she made the threatening call to Judge Chutkan’s office.
Judge Chutkan’s Controversial Appointment
Judge Tanya Chutkan, appointed by former President Barack Obama in 2014, has faced criticism from Republicans. They argue that she delivers longer-than-recommended sentences for Jan. 6 rioters and question her impartiality due to her donation to Obama’s campaign before being nominated for the federal judicial position.
As a result of the comments made by Trump and others calling for her recusal and accusing her of bias, Judge Chutkan has received increased security measures.
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