An Indiana man, Andrew Nickels, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for sending death threats to a Michigan election worker after the 2020 election. Nickels left a threatening voicemail for the local official, stating that they would be surrounded by “ten million plus patriots” and threatening to kill them. He pleaded guilty to one count of making a threatening interstate communication. The Justice Department emphasized the importance of allowing election workers to do their jobs without fear and stated that threats of violence to influence elections will not be tolerated. Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri also highlighted the need to protect democracy by prosecuting those who threaten violence against public servants. This case serves as a reminder that such actions will be met with legal consequences. Sara Powers, a digital producer for CBS Detroit, reported on the sentencing and provided additional details about the threat made by Nickels.
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Indiana man sentenced to 14 months in prison for making threats against Michigan election worker
