…”The frequency and visibility of these incidents suggest that swatting and political violence require prosecutors to prioritize their efforts to stop it. Justice Arthur Engoron, who is presiding over Mr. Trump’s New York civil fraud trial, received a bomb threat at his home on the day of closing arguments. Mr. Trump’s words have already preceded acts of violence: An attack on the F.B.I. The plot of the MAGA bomber, who sent pipe bombs to Mr. Trump’s perceived enemies in the media and the Democratic Party in 2018. …“ There is no easy answer to reversing this trend, but one way to start is for law enforcement officials to take a strong stand against political violence.

Source: New York Times January 24, 2024 04:54 UTC