North Texas Man Charged With Threatening Rep | Austin News

A North Texas man is facing charges for sending violent, terroristic threats via email and Instagram to State Rep. James Talarico in August 2026 — messages so graphic they landed him two Class A misdemeanor counts. Investigators traced the accounts to him, who allegedly confessed to sending them and owning the platforms. During questioning, he admitted to having access to multiple weapons but claimed his intent was to scare, not harm. Now on bond with GPS monitoring, a mental health evaluation, and strict weapon and proximity restrictions, McFatridge’s case has sparked concern over online intimidation targeting public officials. 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/643f7aa2ec681f22