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He did not threaten to kill. I disagree with your definition of extremely serious. To me, this seems like harassment, worthy of a slap on the wrist. If he does
by lawnchair_larry 15y ago
He did not threaten to kill. I disagree with your definition of extremely serious.
To me, this seems like harassment, worthy of a slap on the wrist. If he does it again, take away his computer privileges or something. But prison time? You have to be kidding me.
- jacques_chester 15y ago> He did not threaten to kill. He was the author of an email threatening to kill the vice-president -- he is responsible for 'uttering' the words. In many jurisdictions that is the complete crime (strict liability). Furthermore he aimed to pervert the course of justice by framing someone else. Both these crimes are considered serious pretty much everywhere. Judges tend to look unflatteringly on perversion in particular. (IANAL, TINLA).
- talaketu 15y agoFrom the article: > The subject line of one e-mail read: “This is a terrorist threat! Take this seriously.” “I swear to God I’m going to kill you!,” part of the message to Biden said. Not sure why you think he didn't threaten to kill. Seems he was found guilty.
- orangecat 15y agoTo me, this seems like harassment, worthy of a slap on the wrist. Had his plan succeeded, the victim would be in prison for the rest of his life on the combination of kiddie porn and threatening the vice president. That's way beyond "harassment".