Amherst man accused of threatening 6 members of Congress for failing to support President Trump
An Amherst man is going through federal fees for allegedly threatening congressional leaders in a case that’s unrelated to final week’s riots on the U.S. Capitol.>> Download the FREE WMUR appRyder Winegar, 33, left voicemails on the workplaces of six members of Congress on Dec. 16 and 17, in accordance to a information launch from the U.S. Attorney’s workplace. According to the federal grievance, Winegar recognized himself by title or recognized his phone quantity in some of the messages.Authorities stated in a single of the voicemails, Winegar allegedly stated: “I got some advice for you. Here’s the advice. Donald Trump is your president. If you don’t get behind him, we’re going to hang you until you die.”Winegar was arrested on Monday in Boston. His protection lawyer instructed News 9 that Winegar turned himself in and appeared in federal courtroom in Concord the place a not responsible plea was entered on his behalf. Winegar is being detained till his subsequent scheduled listening to on Jan. 14.
An Amherst man is going through federal fees for allegedly threatening congressional leaders in a case that’s unrelated to final week’s riots on the U.S. Capitol.
Ryder Winegar, 33, left voicemails on the workplaces of six members of Congress on Dec. 16 and 17, in accordance to a information launch from the U.S. Attorney’s workplace.
According to the federal grievance, Winegar recognized himself by title or recognized his phone quantity in some of the messages.
Authorities stated in a single of the voicemails, Winegar allegedly stated: “I got some advice for you. Here’s the advice. Donald Trump is your president. If you don’t get behind him, we’re going to hang you until you die.”
Winegar was arrested on Monday in Boston.
His protection lawyer instructed News 9 that Winegar turned himself in and appeared in federal courtroom in Concord the place a not responsible plea was entered on his behalf.
Winegar is being detained till his subsequent scheduled listening to on Jan. 14.
