New York man pleads guilty to threatening to kill Senator Raphael Warnock
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Washington — A New York man pleaded guilty Monday to posting threatening statements online about killing Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock of Georgia around the time of the assault on the U.S. Capitol on January 6.
The Justice Department said Eduard Florea, 41, of Queens, also pleaded guilty to one count of possessing ammunition after having been convicted of a felony. Federal law enforcement officers found more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition during a search of his home on January 12, according to court filings. He faces up to 15 years in prison and will be sentenced November 29.More Related News
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