Man Sentenced for Threatening Lawmakers | Louisville News

A Northern Kentucky man, Benjamin Keebler, has been sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison for cyberstalking and threatening U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie and an unnamed senator—with chilling messages like wanting to shoot Massie in the head. Motivated by political disagreements and fueled by undiagnosed bipolar disorder, Keebler’s threats were deemed corrosive to democracy. While his attorney argued mental health played a role, the judge stressed that targeting lawmakers crosses a line. Keebler must undergo treatment and stay away from both officials, surrendering to prison by October 1—and admits he’s embarrassed, vowing to seek help and recover. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/cf128591b5d9ab3b