NY Man Arrested for Threatening Schiff, Schumer Over Impeachment

NY Man Arrested for Threatening Schiff, Schumer Over Impeachment
House impeachment manager Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) speaks during the impeachment trial against President Donald Trump in the Senate on Wednesday Senate TV
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A New York man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly threatening to kill Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.).

Salvatore Lippa, 57, of Greece, in Western New York, was charged with threatening to assault and murder a federal official on account of the performance of their official duties, said the U.S Attorney’s Office. He was also charged with interstate communication of a threat.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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