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A western Michigan man was arraigned Tuesday, accused of making death threats against President Biden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the state attorney general s office confirmed in a release.
Joshua Docter, 21, of Holland, Mich., faces two felony counts of threat of terrorism and using a computer to commit a crime, according to FOX 17 in Grand Rapids, Mich. Threatening elected officials is against the law and my office will prosecute those who attempt to intimidate or terrorize our state and federal leaders, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said in a statement. I appreciate the thorough investigative work by the FBI and Michigan State Police on this case, and I consider it another excellent example of showcasing the dedication that those working in law enforcement have to protecting the public.
Man charged in alleged threats to Biden, Pelosi and Whitmer
March 16, 2021
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HOLLAND, Mich. (AP) A western Michigan man was arraigned Tuesday after authorities said he made death threats to President Joe Biden, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Joshua Docter, 21, of Holland, was charged with threat of terrorism and using a computer to commit a crime, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office. Each charge carries up to 20 years in prison.
The charges were filed Monday in Ottawa County District Court. Docter turned himself in on Tuesday and was released on a personal bond.