Posted on 01/21/2022 4:56:14 PM PST by Paperpusher
Texas Man Arrested for Making Election-Related Threats to Government Officials First Case Charged by Justice Department’s Election Threats Task Force
A Texas man was arrested today in Travis County, Texas, for allegedly sending threatening election-related communications to government officials on Jan. 5, 2021.
Chad Stark, 54, of Leander, was arrested this morning in a law enforcement operation carried out by the FBI. He is scheduled to make his initial appearance this afternoon at the federal courthouse in Austin, Texas.
This is the first criminal case brought by the Justice Department’s Election Threats Task Force. Announced by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and launched by Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco in late June 2021, the task force is leading the department’s efforts to address threats of violence against election workers, and to ensure that all election workers — whether elected, appointed or volunteer — are able to do their jobs free from threats and intimidation. The task force engages with the election community and state and local law enforcement to assess allegations and reports of threats against election workers, and investigates and prosecutes these matters where appropriate, in partnership with FBI field offices and U.S. Attorneys’ Offices throughout the country as warranted.
“The Justice Department has a responsibility not only to protect the right to vote, but also to protect those who administer our voting systems from violence and illegal threats of violence,” said Attorney General Garland. “The department’s Election Threats Task Force, working with partners across the country, will hold accountable those who violate federal law by using violence or threatening violence to target election workers fulfilling their public duties.”
“Today’s arrest confirms the FBI’s commitment in our pursuit of justice against those who choose to threaten violence against anyone participating in our elections,” said FBI Director Christopher Wray. “Election workers striving to protect our right to a fair and democratic process deserve nothing less than the utmost safety and assurance they can accomplish their roles without interference. The FBI will continue to focus on our mission of protecting these individuals and the important work they do, as well as every American’s right to vote.”
“The intimidation of those in charge of carrying out free and fair elections in this country is against the law and cannot go unchecked,” said U.S. Attorney Kurt R. Erskine for the Northern District of Georgia. “When someone threatens an election official working at any level of the voting process – whether that be an elected office holder or a volunteer poll worker – our democracy is put in jeopardy. We are grateful to all of those who endeavor to secure our elections and our democracy. We must protect them all.”According to the indictment, on Jan. 5, 2021, Stark allegedly posted a message to Craigslist entitled, “Georgia Patriots it’s time to kill [Official A] the Chinese agent - $10,000.” The message stated:
Georgia Patriots it’s time for us to take back our state from these Lawless treasonous traitors. It’s time to invoke our Second Amendment right it’s time to put a bullet in the treasonous Chinese [Official A]. Then we work our way down to [Official B] the local and federal corrupt judges. It’s our duty as American Patriots to put an end to the lives of these traitors and take back our country by force we can no longer wait on the corrupt law enforcement in the corrupt courts. If we want our country back we have to exterminate these people. One good loyal Patriot deer hunter in camo and a rifle can send a very clear message to these corrupt governors.. milita up Georgia it’s time to spill blood…. we need to pay a visit to [Official C] and her family as well and put a bullet her behind the ears. Let’s be very clear to our local law enforcement who have stood down and watch BLM antifa destroy our country and kill our citizens yet you’ll step up to stop Patriot supporters you’ll enforce face mask and you’ll close American businesses??? Remember one thing local law enforcement the key word being local….. we will find you oathbreakers and we’re going to pay your family to visit your mom your dad your brothers and sisters your children your wife… we’re going to make examples of traitors to our country… death to you and all you communist friends.
Organized by Deputy Attorney General Monaco, the Election Threats Task Force is led by the Criminal Division’s Public Integrity Section and includes several other entities within the Department of Justice, including the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section of the Criminal Division, the Civil Rights Division, the National Security Division and the FBI, as well as key interagency partners, such as the Department of Homeland Security. For more information regarding the Justice Department’s efforts to combat threats against election workers, read the Deputy Attorney General’s memo.
To report suspected threats or violent acts, contact your local FBI office and request to speak with the Election Crimes Coordinator. Contact information for every FBI field office may be found at https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/. You may also contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324) or file an online complaint at tips.fbi.gov. Complaints submitted will be reviewed by the task force and referred for investigation or response accordingly. If someone is in imminent danger or risk of harm, contact 911 or your local police immediately.
Stark is charged with one count of communicating interstate threats. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
The FBI’s Atlanta Field Office is investigating the case.
Deputy Director Sean F. Mulryne of the Criminal Division’s Public Integrity Section and Assistant U.S. Attorney Brent Alan Gray of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia are prosecuting the case.
All of the nation’s kooks manage to find Travis County TX.
Be careful what you post. Period.
Crazy guy shouldn’t post crazy stuff. It’s out of line.
But he was upset about election fraud and really wanted them cleaned up. Not to worry — the FBI slapped him down hard, as one would expect.
I have read rants on FR almost as bad. Some calling for Civil War or revolution. Be aware, don’t go there.
It sounds like this guy had an Official FIB case file before he made any of these statements.
The guys at the Election Threats Protection Task Force ginned up some agent provocateur ops just to have something to do besides repairing Maytags.
But he was upset about election fraud and really wanted them cleaned up.
Say to yourself three times There was no election fraud, There was no election fraud, There was no election fraud, while clicking your heals together. At least until Biden says, in 2024, there was election fraud and the Republicans did it.
He sounds “made to order,” an accurate reflection of what far left liberals believe conservatives to be, but aren’t. Real constitutional conservatives would not threaten innocent family members of people with which a conservative has issues. That is tribal thinking, not conservatism. He is just “too perfect” a fit for the stereotype right winger. It will be interesting to follow his case and see if he comes by any large sums of money for doing his best to be a leftist’s favorite poster child.
Do you suppose by 2022 election time this will be used to arrest anyone interfering with midnight fake ballot drops or midnight fake ballot multi-counters?
This is the first criminal case brought by the Justice Department’s Election Threats Task Force. Announced by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and launched by Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco in late June 2021
In six months they were able to find someone on the right to arrest. How many left wing Antifi and BLMs did they ignore in the last six months.
Yes, he went WAY out of line. When the left goes way out of line nothing happens, most of the time. Our Nation is being divided, and it is planned.
It’s hard to tell where the FBI ends and the paid informant begins.
Why can’t China Jo be arrested for making threats to use F-15s against US citizens??
The email certainly sounds “made to order” to me. Made by the FBI.....
The FBI, To project and to swerve...
Why? You think Texans will deny Austin is a Lefty Stronghold? I am from Texas, and I admit it.
Austin is the Anus of Texas. I wish we could kick Austin OUT of Texas.
It did sound awfully specific didn’t it?
And nukes too...don’t forget the nukes.
No, I believe you. Just reading what the liberals are doing or want to do in Austin proves they are true lefties. Used to live in Texas many moons ago. Loved it. Lived in Lubbock and Laredo. Didn’t care too much for Laredo back then. Worked at the Hilton. Use to watch Border Patrol go up to the roof and watch for waders. River wasn’t much there then. Could walk across.
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