Woman Sentenced for Threatening Congresswoman | Indianapolis News

An Indianapolis woman, Shayla Addison, is heading to federal prison for over two years after admitting to threatening a U.S. Congresswoman with chilling online messages—including “we’ll kill you” and “blow that whole building up.” This latest conviction follows a pattern of escalating threats: she previously targeted a restaurant with bomb threats and was charged with intimidation for threatening to burn down a home. While those earlier offenses landed her probation, federal prosecutors now see threats against elected officials as non-negotiable, delivering a firm message: violence against public servants, whether online or in person, carries real consequences. 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/fd9c836e4a3ccb5e