Man Guilty of Threatening Trump or Harris

A jury in Arizona convicted 56-year-old Rene Ortiz of making threats against presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, after he handed authorities a chilling document detailing his plan to assassinate the winner from hundreds of yards away using a rifle. His case escalated after Trump was shot at a rally, and Ortiz’s threats were delivered directly to courthouse officials with instructions to notify the candidates. He rejected a plea deal offering a potential two-year sentence in exchange for mental health treatment, which his lawyers initially claimed was necessary—but delays in accessing VA care led to his arrest. After just over an hour of deliberation, the jury sentenced him to up to 15 years in prison, with sentencing set for September. Ortiz also has a history of filing civil complaints against government figures. This case serves as a stark reminder: threats against public figures carry severe legal consequences. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fbd6a1255bf5a04f