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Arrest of Benjamin Azariah Southworth

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Benjamin Azariah Southworth, a 40-year-old podcaster and LGBTQ+ activist from the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, was arrested following a federal grand jury indictment for threats made against Donald Trump. Prosecutors allege that between January and May 2026, Southworth utilized social media ~~platforms~~ platforms—including YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok—and his personal website to express hatred toward the former president and his supporters. The indictment claims he posted videos calling for the assassination of the ~~president and~~ president, simulated a knife ~~attack.~~ attack, and sent a private message stating he would not ‘waste the opportunity’ if he were able to kill Trump. Southworth is also accused of cyberstalking Trump’s personal attorney, Jay Sekulow, and his family. This allegedly involved ‘doxxing’ by publishing Sekulow’s home address and ~~phone number, accompanied by~~ photographs online with the caption ‘No peace for traitors’, as well as making harassing telephone calls and leaving abusive voicemails for the attorney’s wife and son. Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the Department of Justice would respond with the ‘full force of the law’. Southworth has pleaded not guilty to the three federal charges, which include threats against the president, cyberstalking, and harassing interstate telephone calls. ~~If convicted, he~~ He is reportedly being held without bond and faces a maximum of 12 years in federal ~~prison.~~ prison if convicted.

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