A man from Las Vegas has received a nearly four-year prison sentence this week for issuing threats of anti-Semitism against two U.S. senators.
John Anthony Miller was sentenced to 46 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, as announced by the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday.
One of the senators he threatened was Jackie Rosen (D-NV), as was reported by the Associated Press (AP).
Miller, 44, pleaded guilty to two charges related to intimidating federal officials and their family members, according to the DOJ.
“The threats against these U.S. senators and their families were appalling, inhumane, and disgraceful,” stated Sue J. Bai, head of the National Security Division. “Today’s ruling underscores our commitment to holding accountable those who threaten and endanger our public servants. We will not tolerate such threats of violence in this country.”
According to prosecutors, Miller left threatening voicemails directed at the offices of the two senators between October 11 and 25, 2023. On October 19, he specifically made an anti-Semitic threat in a voicemail for Senator Rosen’s office.
On October 24 and 25, 2023, Miller also threatened to kill relatives of two Senate members.
Prosecutors noted in their affidavit that Miller visited the Lloyd D. George Courthouse in Las Vegas intending to confront Rosen. He failed to provide identification and was denied entry, after which he reportedly became upset and began shouting at various court documents.
Miller’s attorney informed the Associated Press that he was under the influence of methamphetamine during the time he made these threats.
“I feel this sentence is rather severe for someone with a non-violent background and limited criminal history, but we accept the court’s ruling and hope John can address his addiction,” his lawyer commented.
