A California man, Marc Shultz, 66, of Chula Vista, has been indicted by an Atlanta grand jury on charges of threatening Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (D). A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia on Friday showed Shultz threatened due to Willis’ prosecution of former President Trump.
In October last year, Shultz allegedly posted multiple comments on two separate YouTube livestream videos, threatening District Attorney Willis with violence and murder, including a statement that she “will be killed like a dog.” The indictment and other information presented in court revealed the extent of Shultz’s threatening behavior.
Fani Willis (Credits: MSNBC News)
Special Agent in Charge of FBI Atlanta Keri Farley emphasized that threats against any individual are a serious crime that the FBI will not tolerate. “Threats of violence against government officials, specifically, threaten the very fabric of our democracy. We want everyone to know that if you engage in such behavior, you will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law,” Farley said in the release.
District Attorney Willis expressed her gratitude to U.S. Attorney Ryan Buchanan, his staff, and the FBI for recognizing the value of her life as an African American elected official and for their diligent efforts in ensuring the safety of herself, her staff, and their families.
Fani Willis (Credits: AP News)
“I thank U.S. Attorney Ryan Buchanan, his staff, and the FBI for believing the life of an African American elected official has value and for their diligent efforts in ensuring the safety of myself, my staff, and our families,” Willis said in a statement, according to Fox5 Atlanta.
This incident highlights the seriousness with which threats against government officials are taken and the importance of protecting the safety and security of those who serve the public. It also underscores the need for accountability and the consequences of such behavior.
