A California man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Atlanta for threatening Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis due to her prosecution of former President Donald Trump. The Justice Department announced the indictment on Friday.
The accused, Marc Shultz, 66, from Chula Vista, California, appeared in federal court in San Diego and is set to be arraigned in Atlanta in June. The indictment, issued on April 24, alleges that Shultz made violent threats against Willis in comments posted on two YouTube videos in October, stating that she 'will be killed like a dog.'
US Attorney Ryan Buchanan emphasized that sending death threats to a public official is a serious criminal offense that will not be tolerated. The FBI conducted the investigation into the case, highlighting the severity of threats against government officials and the impact on democracy.
Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Atlanta field office, Keri Farley, stressed that threats of violence against government officials undermine the foundation of democracy. Willis expressed gratitude towards law enforcement for their efforts in ensuring the safety of herself, her staff, and their families.
This incident is not isolated, as last fall, an Alabama man faced federal charges for making threatening voicemails to Fulton County officials linked to cases involving Trump and efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. Willis has been subjected to ongoing threats since handling these cases.
