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Los Angeles authorities arrest former radio host accused of threatening to kill Trump

From El Universal · () Spanish

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  • Authorities in Los Angeles arrested former radio host Benjamin Azariah Southworth over alleged death threats against President Donald Trump and cyberstalking targeting Trump’s personal lawyer and family.
  • Federal prosecutors said Southworth used YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and a website to express hostility toward Trump and his supporters, encourage violence and make threats.
  • He faces three charges and could receive a maximum federal sentence of 12 years if convicted.

Benjamin Azariah Southworth, a former radio host, was arrested in Los Angeles after allegedly threatening to kill U.S. President Donald Trump and cyberstalking the president’s personal lawyer and the lawyer’s family.

The Federal Prosecutor’s Office for the Central District of California said Southworth was arrested Thursday and was expected to appear before the U.S. District Court in downtown Los Angeles for arraignment. He faces three charges related to death threats against Trump, as well as alleged cyberstalking.

According to the indictment, Southworth used YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and a website to publicly express hatred toward Trump and his supporters. Prosecutors said he also used those platforms to publicly harass and abuse the president, incite violence against him and threaten him with violence.

Attorney General Todd Blanche linked the case to what he described as a rise in threats against Trump’s life. “In response to the increase in threats against President Trump’s life, the Department of Justice will respond with the full force of the law,” Blanche said. Southworth could face up to 12 years in federal prison on the three charges if convicted.

In response to the increase in threats against President Trump’s life, the Department of Justice will respond with the full force of the law.

· Todd BlancheThe U.S. attorney general commented on the arrest and the broader threat context cited in the case.
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