Nevada Man Indicted for Threatening President Trump

A Henderson, Nevada, man has been indicted by a grand jury on a felony charge for allegedly threatening to kill President Donald Trump. Jason Randall Utlaut faces a single count of threat against the president, a charge that carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison if convicted.

Utlaut is scheduled to appear in court for his arraignment on Nov. 18 before a U.S. magistrate judge, according to the Justice Department. He remains in custody following his booking into jail on Oct. 17.

FBI Investigation and Evidence

The investigation began on Oct. 16 when the FBI’s National Threat Operations Section received information about five posts on a YouTube channel that contained threats to kill the president, as well as threats of a mass shooting and other violence. The investigation led agents to Utlaut, authorities said. Later that day, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers executed a search warrant at Utlaut’s home and vehicle, discovering 15 firearms, along with several firearm magazines and ammunition.

Man arrested for threatening to kill President Trump

Official Statements

“Threatening the life of the president is not free speech — it is an act of cowardice and a direct assault on the stability of our nation,” First Assistant United States Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada said in a statement. Justice Department

“Mr. Utlaut allegedly threatened the life of President Trump, promoted a mass shooting, and expressed a willingness to carry out horrific acts of violence. Such threats undermine public safety and will be treated with the utmost seriousness,” said Special Agent in Charge Christopher S. Delzotto of the FBI’s Las Vegas office. Charge Christopher S. Delzotto

Henderson Police Chief Reggie Rader emphasized the importance of collaboration: “Through strong regional partnerships and collaboration with our federal counterparts, we can share information, identify potential threats and work together to keep our communities safe.”