Maryland Man Faces Federal Charges Over Threats Against U.S. President

Attorney's Office in Baltimore announced that Donald Franklin Swope, 53, made his initial appearance in federal court in connection with domestic terrorism charges. The case was reported out of Maryland, and the announcement identifies Swope as a Maryland man.

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According to the criminal complaint, Swope is charged with threats against the President of the United States. He is also charged with interstate communication containing a threat to harm.

The complaint further charges him with influencing, impeding, or retaliating against a federal official by threatening or injuring a family member. No additional facts about the alleged threats, the court proceedings, or any operational impact were provided in the announcement.

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