An Indiana man, Andrew Nickels, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for sending death threats to a Michigan election worker following the 2020 election. Nickels left a threatening voicemail in which he vowed to kill the election worker for defending the integrity of the election. He pleaded guilty to making a threatening interstate communication and was sentenced by a federal judge. Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri emphasized the importance of election workers being able to do their jobs without fear of violence. This case serves as a reminder that the Justice Department will prosecute those who threaten violence to influence elections.
The news of Nickels’ sentencing comes as jury deliberations begin in the trial of Samantha Woll. In Southeast Michigan, a flood watch has been issued following heavy rainfall. These stories and more are covered by CBS Detroit’s digital producer Sara Powers, who has been reporting on local news, politics, and entertainment since 2021. Stay tuned for further updates on these developing stories.
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