DOJ: Cultist Threatened To Murder AZ Election Officials

From the Justice Department:

An Alabama man was arrested today in Cullman, Alabama, for allegedly sending threatening messages to election workers with Maricopa County Elections in Phoenix.

Brian Jerry Ogstad, 59, of Cullman, made his initial appearance today at the federal courthouse in Huntsville.

From the day of the election through on or about Aug. 4, 2022, Ogstad allegedly sent multiple threatening direct messages to an Instagram social media account maintained by Maricopa County Elections.

For instance, on or about Aug. 3, 2022, Ogstad allegedly stated (1) “You did it! Now you are [expletive]. Dead. You will all be executed for your crimes”; (2) “[expletive] you! You are caught! They have it all. You [expletive] are dead”; (3) “You are lying, cheating [expletive] . . . you better not come in my church, my business or send your kids to my school. You are [expletive] stupid if you think your lives are safe”; and (4) “You [expletive] are so dead.”

On or about Aug. 4, 2022, Ogstad also allegedly stated “[Y]ou people are so ducking [sic] stupid. Everyone knows you are lots [sic], cheats, frauds and in doing so in relation to elections have committed treason. You will all be executed. Bang [expletive]!”

Read the full press release.

An Alabama man is behind bars for allegedly threatening Maricopa County election workers and officials following the 2022 Arizona governor’s race. https://t.co/sgief3rm1H

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