Man Threatens Senate Candidate With Violence | Dallas News

A Fort Worth man, Billy James McFatridge, faces terroristic threat charges after sending graphic messages to U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico—including threats to slit his throat and castrate him. Authorities traced the messages to McFatridge’s Gmail and Instagram accounts, and he admitted ownership, claiming he only wanted to scare Talarico, though he mentioned owning firearms. This isn’t his first rodeo: he previously threatened a former supervisor and was arrested for aggravated assault in 2018. Talarico’s campaign has ramped up security due to the threats, including canceling a Fort Worth event. McFatridge is on bond with strict conditions: GPS monitoring and a ban from all campaign events and government buildings. The case underscores the escalating dangers faced by public figures—and the real consequences for those who target them. 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/aff360eed309d6be