Judge Sentences 'Keyboard Warrior' to Three Years for Election Threats
Teak Ty Brockbank was sentenced to three years in prison for making online threats toward election officials in Colorado and Arizona. He blamed exposure to far-right extremist content for his actions, for which he apologized, attributing them to social isolation and heavy drinking.
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A US man, Teak Ty Brockbank, received a three-year prison sentence after targeting Democratic election officials with online threats, attributing his actions to far-right extremist content.
Judge S. Kato Crews emphasized the need for serious penalties for such 'keyboard terrorism' to prevent similar behavior. Brockbank, who pleaded guilty to the threats, apologized, saying his actions were influenced by isolation and alcohol consumption.
The Justice Department highlighted a broader issue of threats against election workers. The case forms part of a task force's efforts under the Biden administration to counteract threats to election integrity.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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