DOJ arrests California man over threat to Benny Johnson
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Friday that George Isbell Jr., 69, was arrested in San Diego and federally charged with mailing a threatening communication to conservative influencer Benny Johnson at his Tampa, Florida home days after Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Investigators said USPS traced the letter to San Diego and fingerprints led to Isbell; the complaint quotes violent threats referencing Kirk’s killing, and officials said Tampa Police, the FBI, and FDLE assisted.
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📌 Key Facts
- Suspect: George Isbell Jr., 69, arrested Tuesday in San Diego, CA
- Charge: Mailing a threatening communication; maximum penalty up to five years
- Agencies: Tampa Police, FBI, FDLE, and USPS; USPS traced origin, fingerprints identified suspect
- Threat letter referenced Charlie Kirk and included explicit threats of gun violence