Man who threatened Arizona election officials gets more than 3 years in prison

Published August 4, 2023

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The New York Times quotes Yotam Ophir in an article reporting on a man who threatened Arizona election officials being sentenced more than 3 years in prison. The article notes how right-wing skepticism of election results has often fueled threats against election officials, particularly in battleground states. “In recent years, it became clearer that people who are being radicalized online, especially on the far-right, pose a real threat,” Ophir said. “And again, it doesn’t end online.” 

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