The Brief A Buffalo, New York man was arrested for sending death threats to U.S. Rep. Mike Collins and his son-in-law. Authorities said the suspect confessed, admitting the threats stemmed from an online story. Investigators from Georgia traveled across the country to take the suspect into custody.



Deputies arrested a New York man after he allegedly threatened to kill U.S. Rep. Mike Collins and his family over what investigators say was an inaccurate story online.

Georgia political threat investigation

What we know:

Authorities took Anthony Lantrell Bennett of Buffalo, New York, into custody on Friday. He faces two counts of terroristic threats in Jackson, Georgia.

The investigation started last week after the Butts County Sheriff's Office learned of a death threat directed at Collins, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, and his son-in-law.

Investigators worked with state and federal agencies to trace the message to Buffalo, where investigators from the sheriff's office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation made the arrest alongside the FBI.

During questioning, Bennett acknowledged sending the message to kill the congressman and his son-in-law, stating the threat was connected to an online story.

Anthony Lantrell Bennett (Butts County Sheriff's Office)

What they're saying:

 I understand politics. I understand disagreements. But there is a line that cannot be crossed. Threatening to kill a public official or his family is not politics, it is a criminal act, and we will take it seriously and hold those responsible accountable just as we did in this case,  Sheriff Gary Long said.

In a statement to FOX 5 Atlanta, Congressman Mike Collins wrote:

 No American should have to worry that their home could be the next Butler, Pennsylvania or Utah Valley University, and I'm grateful to the FBI, the Butts County Sheriff's Department, and all law enforcement partners for acting quickly to protect my family.

 It's become fashionable for leftist to say anything they want about their Republican opponents to try to irrationally and inaccurately paint them as monsters. My opponent clearly like

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