Man Threatening Governor Faces New Charges | Spokane News

A man named Nathaniel David Foster is facing serious charges after allegedly threatening to assassinate Washington Governor Bob Ferguson. The disturbing claims surfaced during a July hospital encounter in Seattle, where Foster reportedly plotted a trip to Olympia and even scouted the governor’s mansion for vulnerabilities — including specific bus routes. Prosecutors say he made these threats to police and state patrol detectives. This isn’t his first brush with legal trouble: last December, during a competency evaluation following arrests for assault and arson, he was diagnosed with schizophrenia and claimed he’d figured out how to kill politicians and military personnel. His recent bail is set at $50,000, with a strict no-contact order against the governor. Foster has a documented history of mental health issues, including a prior civil commitment to Western State Hospital. 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/0c2553fa67df27e4