The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Denver Police Department are investigating threats made against a Colorado Supreme Court judge who ruled that former President Trump is barred from appearing on the state ballot in next year’s presidential election.
A Denver police spokesperson confirmed to Fox News Digital that it is “investigating the incident directed at a Colorado Supreme Court justice and will continue to work with our local, state and federal law enforcement partners to thoroughly investigate any reports of threats or harassment.”
The spokeswoman would not provide details of the probe because of “an open investigation and security and privacy considerations.”
Denver police are “providing additional patrols around the Denver residence of justice and will provide additional security support if/as requested” in response to threats against a judge who ruled last week that the rebellion clause under the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution requires Trump to the action. actions surrounding the January 6, 2021 riots at the US Capitol, the spokesperson said.
Colorado Supreme Court Justices (Back LR): Carlos A. Samour, Jr., Richard L. Gabriel, Melissa Hart, Maria E. Berkenkotter (Front LR): Monica M. Marquez, Chief Justice Brian D. Boatright, William W. Hood III. via REUTERS
This comes after an analysis by nonpartisan research Advance Democracy showed “significant violent rhetoric” online from Trump supporters targeting judges and Democrats after the court’s decision, according to NBC News.
The names of the four judges who decided to disqualify Trump from the 2024 ballot have appeared frequently in posts on pro-Trump online forums, which have included calls to reveal the judges’ personal information.
Some posts on the forum have featured calls for Trump judges and opponents to be gunned down, hanged or bombed, and some have told their followers to stock up on guns and suggested civil war against Democrats.
Former Trump speaks during a caucus rally, on Dec. 19, 2023, in Waterloo, Iowa. AP
One post urged Trump supporters to “behead judges” and “bury baby judges in trash cans” while another said, “this ends when we kill these people.”
Users have also responded directly to Trump’s posts on his social media platform Truth Social with similar rhetoric.
The FBI said in a statement to Axios that the agency is aware of the situation and is working with local law enforcement.
“We will continue to vigorously investigate any threat or use of violence made by someone who uses extremist views to justify their actions regardless of motivation,” the agency told the outlet.
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