Robert Lemke reportedly threatened relatives of Hakeem Jeffries and George Stephanopoulos as the Capitol riot unfolded.
UPDATE: In a statement, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries confirmed that he was the unnamed congressman mentioned in the complaint. Robert Lemke allegedly made similar threats to a relative of ABC anchor George Stephanopoulos.
Robert Lemke, 35, sent messages to family members of a New York congressman and to a relative of the journalist saying that armed people were near their homes, according to a criminal complaint.
Robert Lemke reportedly threatened relatives of Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos as the Capitol riot unfolded.
"Robert Lemke was dissatisfied with the results of the 2020 Presidential Election and subsequent statements.. by a U.S. Congressman and journalist. Rather than peaceably disagree, Lemke allegedly threatened to harm those individuals’ families"
Robert Lemke, 35, is accused of threatening family members of a New York congressman and a journalist in text messages sent during the attack on the Capitol.
Robert Lemke, 35, was arrested in California after federal officials say he sent threatening texts to the families of a congressman and a journalist.
The military cannot find a record of Robert Lemke serving in the Air Force as he claimed. He remains charged as is, despite the phony resume
Robert Lemke, 35, was arrested in California on Tuesday. He is accused of sending messages to relatives of a congressman and a journalist saying that armed people were near their homes.
Robert Lemke, 35, is accused of threatening family members of a New York congressman and a journalist in text messages sent during the attack on the Capitol.
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@ACSOSheriffs said Robert Lemke did not work for the department. He remains charged with sending threatening messages to relatives of a NY Congressman and journalist. Lemke was arrested in CA and will appear in court Wednesday
Federal prosecutors in New York have unsealed charges against Robert Lemke, a retired Air Force captain and Alameda County Sheriff's Dept. sergeant, for sending threatening messages to a NY Congressman's brother and relatives of a journalist.
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