A man who threatened to assassinate the President has been
sentenced to 18 months in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney for the
Northern District of Texas Erin Nealy Cox.
Mickael Gedlu, 36, pleaded guilty in December to making
threats against the commander-in-chief.
Appearing from the Federal Correction Institution in Seagoville, Texas,
he was sentenced today via video teleconference by Chief U.S. District Judge
Barbara M.G. Lynn.
According to plea papers, Mr. Gedlu admitted he threatened
the President’s life on social media, stating on YouTube: “I'm waiting for
Trump to visit Dallas before I attempt to assassinate him.”
During court proceedings, prosecutors noted that on May 31,
2018, Mr. Gedlu was observed across the street from Dallas’ Adolphus Hotel,
just 30 minutes before the President arrived there for a fundraiser. Dallas police officers, who noticed Mr. Gedlu
holding a “Kill Trump” sign, detained him as he screamed, “kill the President.”
Dallas police officers, who noticed Mr. Gedlu holding a
“Kill Trump” sign, detained him as he screamed, “kill the President.”
The United States Secret Service conducted the investigation
with the assistance of the Dallas and Richardson Police Departments. Assistant
U.S. Attorney Rebekah Ricketts prosecuted the case.
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