Judge Locks Up The Slobfather's Supporter Who Sent 75 Death Threats To Democratic Politicians

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Michael Anthony Gallagher, 71, pleaded guilty last August to mailing a threatening postcard to Rep. Maxine Waters, signed “KKK,” but his crimes from 2016 to 2020 went well beyond that single offense. The U.S. Department of Justice argued a one-year probation term, and no jail, was a sufficient consequence.

In a sentencing memo, prosecutors say that over four years Gallagher sent at least 75 similar threats to politicians all over the United States, targeting those who were critical of former President Donald Trump. Gallagher wrote an apology letter saying, “I am painfully sorry and ashamed.”

One postcard, included in a sentencing memo, told House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, “We’re going to hang your head off the Washington Monument, you piece of Communist (expletive).” Another called Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer a “Communist pig” and threatened to shoot him in the head.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/01/28/federal-judge-bucks-prosecutors-jails-ca-man-who-mailed-75-racist-death-threats-to-anti-trump-politicians/

[TexasTowelie]

1. You might want to edit the OP.

The impression that I received from the portions that you pasted together was that the man received probation, but when I clicked the link the opening paragraph stated that the judge gave him a four month jail sentence.

[gab13by13]

22. The DOJ prosecutors asked for 1 year probation

the judge ignored them and gave a prison sentence. The DOJ was arguing for a lighter sentence because of the man's age. Hey, that's good to know, I'm 74 so I have a get out of jail card.

[JustAnotherGen]

2. Good!

[DLevine]

3. DOJ needs to come down harder on these assholes.

"Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Tartakovsky wrote in court records that the threats “caused anxiety, even terror, to recipients and those possibly in harm’s way,” but stuck by his recommendation of a one-year probation term."

[dalton99a]

8. +1.

[MissMillie]

4. Every time I read one of these stories

I can't help but think to myself that this guy probably considers himself to be a Christian.

(Of course, even if he doesn't consider himself a Christian, threats like this are not only inappropriate, but ILLEGAL! Where's his sense of "law and order?" )

[Wounded Bear]

19. He thinks he is a Christian and a Patriot...

[Buns_of_Fire]

5. Gallagher: I'm gonna kill anyone who doesn't love trump.

DoJ: Calling him a big poopy-head should be sufficient punishment.

[FreepFryer]

6. In short - Judge Seeborg ignored 1yr probation sought by DOJ and gave this kook 4mo real time (Nt)

[gab13by13]

23. Exactly

[Boomerproud]

7. Speechless.

[msfiddlestix]

9. Headline buries the lede, or the real story.

"Locks Up" implies a somewhat meaningful time incarcerated.

While 4 months behind bars as opposed to the Prosecutors suggestion of a year probation is more significant than no time incarcerated, the only newsworthy aspect to me, is the fact that it apparently took four years to charge and prosecute this cretin.

Why in the hell did it take 4 years, and why did DOJ suggest a year in probation?

Seriously effed up.

If it was a BLM allogation, the suspect would have been arrested, locked up before trial, and never released on bail.

[PCIntern]

10. Exactly my thinking.

👍

[Marthe48]

16. Or Leonard Peltier

He's been locked up for 45 years for a crime he didn't even commit.

Real crimes, ones that move America toward fascism, are ignored. But manufactured accusations against people who are work for progressive change are willingly pursued and by God, punished.

[msfiddlestix]

18. ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ n/t

[ancianita]

27. Q: Why in the hell did it take 4 years... A: William Barr

[Traildogbob]

11. Lady justice has

Turned into a whore, and making tons of cash for it. Giving criminals lap dances.

[Orange Buffoon]

12. F*** him.

Give him a year, among the general prison population.

[Fla Dem]

13. Looked for a picture of Michael Anthony Gallagher. Couldn't find one.

The pictures of these insurrectionist, traitors, terrorists should be plastered everywhere.

[Major Nikon]

14. ...

[Fla Dem]

17. Thanks , another crazy

[bullwinkle428]

21. "Dollar-Store Einstein".

[mjvpi]

26. Brilliant comment.

You have it in quotes, so apt retrieval, if that is the case.

[DBoon]

29. That pic look an aweful lot like the comedian Gallagher

The one who would sledgehammer watermelons for a joke

[spanone]

15. The U.S. Department of Justice argued a one-year probation term, and no jail.

Is the DOJ out of it's mind?

[bucolic_frolic]

20. I doubt these creeps feel any guilt or consider jail time a deterrent

They are proud of themselves, proud that they evaded justice for so long, and consider getting caught and punished a badge of honor. They are celebrities in their maga communities.

[gab13by13]

24. I bet they let him keep his guns.

[Ferrets are Cool]

25. "I am painfully sorry and ashamed."

that I got caught.

[DBoon]

28. or "my lawyer told me if I said this ...

... they wouldn't send me to jail for too long."