A Lynn man admitted in federal court in Boston on Monday to making threats to an elected official online, United States Attorney Leah Foley’s office said.
Justin David Gaglio, 51, pleaded guilty to one count of transmitting interstate threats. His sentencing is expected to be on Sept. 9.
On or around January 2023, Gaglio started to send online submissions on the website of an elected official not named in a statement from Foley’s office. From that month until around Sept. 8, 2024, Gaglio had sent 80 separate messages on the website, with several sent within minutes of each other.
On or around that date, Gaglio sent a message where he threatened to kill the official and their family, Foley’s office said. Gaglio was arrested on Sept. 27 and appeared in Boston federal court later that day.
The charge of transmitting interstate threats carries a maximum penalty of up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000.
