New York Man Accused Of Making Death Threats Against Schumer, Schiff

By The Hill
Posted on 02/22/20 | News Source: MATZAV

A man in New York has been charged with making death threats against Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer and House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, citing their role in the impeachment effort against President Trump.

Salvatore Lippa II, 57, of Greece, N.Y., was charged with threatening to assault and kill federal officials and interstate communication of a threat on account of the performance of their official duties, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Western District of New York announced this week.

Lippa faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, or both. He was released from custody on Wednesday with limited restrictions and a monitoring device.

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