New Windsor Man Charged With Threatening Federal Judge And Federal Prosecutor
Clint Edwards, 28, of New Windsor, NY, was charged with threatening to assault and murder a federal judge and an Assistant U.S. Attorney during his November 30, 2018 sentencing hearing, facing up to 10 years in prison per count.
Clint Edwards, 28, of New Windsor, New York, was charged with two counts of threatening to assault and murder a U.S. District Judge and an Assistant U.S. Attorney during his federal sentencing on November 30, 2018. Each count carries a maximum statutory penalty of 10 years in prison, as outlined by federal law. The case, investigated by the U.S. Marshals Service and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Peter J. Davis in the Southern District of New York’s General Crimes Unit, underscores the Department of Justice’s commitment to protecting federal judicial officers.
Clint Edwards, 28, of New Windsor, New York, was charged on January 8, 2019, with two counts of threatening to assault and murder a U.S. District Judge and an Assistant U.S. Attorney during his federal sentencing hearing on November 30, 2018. Edwards disrupted the proceeding by making violent threats against both officials, prompting immediate federal charges under statutes that carry a maximum of 10 years in prison per count. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, led by U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman, emphasized that threats against federal judges and prosecutors will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The investigation was conducted by the U.S. Marshals Service and Special Agents of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Peter J. Davis handling the prosecution in the General Crimes Unit. Edwards was already in federal custody on a separate criminal charge at the time of the threats. The charges are allegations, and Edwards is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This case highlights the Department of Justice’s priority in safeguarding the integrity and safety of the federal judiciary and law enforcement personnel.
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- agency U.S. Attorney's Office For The Southern District Of New York
- U.S. Attorney's Office announced CLINT EDWARDS was charged with threatening a United States District Judge and an Assistant United States Attorney
- EDWARDS was sentenced in federal court on a separate criminal charge
- EDWARDS disrupted the sentencing proceeding by threatening to assault, murder, and otherwise harm the United States District Judge and the Assistant United States Attorney
- U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman stated The safety of our prosecutors and federal judges is of paramount importance, and any threats made against them will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law
- EDWARDS is charged with one count of threatening to assault and murder a United States judge and one count of threatening to assault and murder a federal law enforcement officer
- Mr. Berman praised the outstanding investigative work of the U.S. Marshals Service and the Special Agents of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York
- This case is being handled by the Office’s General Crimes Unit
- Assistant United States Attorney Peter J. Davis is in charge of the prosecution
Press Release New Windsor Man Charged With Threatening Federal Judge And Federal Prosecutor Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that CLINT EDWARDS was charged yesterday in two counts with threatening a United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York and threatening an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. On November 30, 2018, EDWARDS was sentenced in federal court on a separate criminal charge. EDWARDS disrupted the sentencing proceeding by threatening to assault, murder, and otherwise harm the United States District Judge who was imposing the sentence and the Assistant United States Attorney who was prosecuting the case. U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman stated: “The safety of our prosecutors and federal judges is of paramount importance, and any threats made against them will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” * * * EDWARDS, 28, of New Windsor, New York, is charged with one count of threatening to assault and murder a United States judge and one count of threatening to assault and murder a federal law enforcement officer. Each count carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. The statutory maximum penalties are prescribed by Congress and are provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendant would be determined by the judge. Mr. Berman praised the outstanding investigative work of the U.S. Marshals Service and the Special Agents of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. This case is being handled by the Office’s General Crimes Unit. Assistant United States Attorney Peter J. Davis is in charge of the prosecution. The charges contained in the Indictment are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. Updated January 9, 2019 Topic Violent Crime Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 19-006
Press Release New Windsor Man Charged With Threatening Federal Judge And Federal Prosecutor Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that CLINT EDWARDS was charged yesterday in two counts with threatening a United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York and threatening an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. On November 30, 2018, EDWARDS was sentenced in federal court on a separate criminal charge. EDWARDS disrupted the sentencing proceeding by threatening to assault, murder, and otherwise harm the United States District Judge who was imposing the sentence and the Assistant United States Attorney who was prosecuting the case. U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman stated: “The safety of our prosecutors and federal judges is of paramount importance, and any threats made against them will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” * * * EDWARDS, 28, of New Windsor, New York, is charged with one count of threatening to assault and murder a United States judge and one count of threatening to assault and murder a federal law enforcement officer. Each count carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. The statutory maximum penalties are prescribed by Congress and are provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendant would be determined by the judge. Mr. Berman praised the outstanding investigative work of the U.S. Marshals Service and the Special Agents of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. This case is being handled by the Office’s General Crimes Unit. Assistant United States Attorney Peter J. Davis is in charge of the prosecution. The charges contained in the Indictment are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. Updated January 9, 2019 Topic Violent Crime Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 19-006