Las Vegas Man Sentenced for Threats Against Senators

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John Anthony Miller, a Las Vegas resident, has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for making threats against U.S. Senators, including Jacky Rosen. His actions, which included leaving anti-Semitic voicemails and threatening family members, raised significant concerns about the safety of elected officials. Miller’s behavior was described as vile and shameful by federal authorities. Following his arrest, he will serve three years of supervised release after his prison term, highlighting the legal system’s commitment to protect public officials.

Las Vegas – A 44-year-old man from Las Vegas, John Anthony Miller, has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for making multiple threats against U.S. Senators, including Senator Jacky Rosen. Miller pleaded guilty to one count of threatening a federal official, as well as two counts of influencing, impeding, or retaliating against a federal official by threatening their family members.

Miller’s threatening actions took place between October 11 and October 19, 2023, when he left a series of menacing and anti-Semitic voicemails at Senator Rosen’s office. In these calls, he used inflammatory language, which included direct threats against the senator’s life and Nazi-related remarks aimed at inciting fear. Moreover, on October 18, he attempted to visit the Lloyd D. George courthouse in Las Vegas, where he expected to confront Rosen. Upon being asked to show identification, he refused and shouted violent statements, disparaging a specific demographic and making threatening remarks.

In the week that followed, Miller left yet another voicemail in which he threatened the safety of Rosen’s family. Furthermore, during the same time frame, Miller did not limit his threats to Rosen. Federal investigators uncovered that he also made threats against family members of two unnamed U.S. senators, showcasing a broader pattern of intimidation.

Court documents revealed that Miller’s intentions were to impede these senators in their duties and to retaliate against them for their political roles. The U.S. Department of Justice’s National Security Division characterized Miller’s threats as “vile, dehumanizing, and shameful.” Similarly, the FBI’s Special Agent in Charge remarked that threats against elected officials and their families undermine democracy by potentially silencing those representatives.

Miller was apprehended on October 26, 2023, shortly after the threats were reported to authorities. In addition to his prison sentence, he will undergo three years of supervised release following his time in prison.

The threats posed by Miller underline significant concerns regarding the safety of elected officials and their families, especially as political tension escalates in a divisive atmosphere. Law enforcement agencies continue to emphasize the importance of addressing threats against officials, as they can lead to far-reaching implications for the democratic process.

This case serves as a reminder of the severe consequences associated with threats toward government officials and the impact these threats can have on the functioning of public office. It underscores the legal system’s commitment to protecting those who serve in public roles and maintaining the integrity of democratic institutions.

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