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The Justice Department says that in February and March, Hlovchiec posted YouTube comments threatening acts of violence against a member of Congress. Court records did not identify the Congressperson who was targeted by the comments.<\/p>\n
Hlovchiec, who allegedly identified himself as a Nazi and white supremacist, left comments detailing his desire to carry out mass shootings, assassinations, and other acts of violence, the Justice Department stated in its indictment.<\/p>\n
The comments outlined in the indictment included threats against a member of Congress, including one saying, “I would put a bullet in [Victim 1]’s head. [Victim 1] isn’t American.<\/p>\n
Hlovchiec is also alleged to have commented that “America is not a Muslim country,” that “America is a white Christian nation,” and “TRANS PEOPLE NEED KILLED.”<\/p>\n
Hlovchiec is facing six counts of interstate threats, which carry a maximum sentence of up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, or both.<\/p>\n
He also faces six counts of interstate threats and influencing, impeding, or retaliating against a federal official, which carry a maximum sentence of up to 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n
Hlovchiec pleaded not guilty on July 17 in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n
The FBI is conducting the investigation leading to the indictment.<\/p>\n
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