Summary
A man in Minnesota was arrested for allegedly posting a wanted poster online offering a $45,000 reward for Attorney General Pam Bondi, described as "dead or alive." He was charged with making online threats and has been granted conditional release with various restrictions. This incident is part of a larger trend of political violence concerns in the U.S.
Key Facts
- A Minnesota man, Tyler Maxon Avalos, was arrested for allegedly posting a threatening wanted poster for Attorney General Pam Bondi.
- The poster offered a $45,000 reward and was shared on TikTok.
- Avalos was charged with online communication that included a threat to injure someone.
- He was granted conditional release with restrictions like staying in Minnesota, undergoing mental health treatment, and GPS monitoring.
- The arrest is part of a wider context of rising political violence in the U.S.
- Other individuals in different states have also faced charges for making threats against public figures.
- A recent survey showed 85% of Americans believe political violence is increasing.
