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Georgia Man Charged with Threatening Republican Senators

Robert Davis Forney, 25, faces federal charges for leaving threatening voicemails targeting Senators Ted Cruz and Deb Fischer, including threats of sexual violence.

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Robert Davis Forney, 25, from Duluth, Georgia, has been charged with making threatening voicemails against Senators Ted Cruz and Deb Fischer.

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The threats included violent language and sexual violence, prompting federal charges against Forney.

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Forney was arraigned in federal court in Atlanta, facing two counts of communicating threats in interstate commerce.

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U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg condemned the threats, highlighting the importance of protecting democracy.

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The FBI emphasizes the seriousness of threats against public officials, reflecting a growing concern over political violence.

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Robert Davis Forney made threats of sexual violence against Senators Ted Cruz and his family, as well as against Senator Deb Fischer, via voicemails.

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AJC

Robert Davis Forney faces charges of communicating threats in interstate commerce.

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Robert Davis Forney was arraigned in federal court in the Northern District of Georgia. His case is being investigated by the FBI and U.S. Capitol Police.

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