Florida man sentenced to one year in prison for threatening to murder John Roberts

A man from Florida, Neal Brij Sidhwaney, was sentenced to 14 months in prison for calling the U.S. Supreme Court and threatening to kill Chief Justice John Roberts. Sidhwaney left a threatening voicemail in July and was arrested in August. He pleaded guilty to transmitting an interstate threat to kill in December. Sidhwaney’s lawyer did not comment on the case. A court-ordered psychological evaluation revealed he suffers from delusional disorder with psychosis. The psychologist stated that Sidhwaney’s functioning improved with medication, but he maintained a paranoid belief system. The threat was directed towards Chief Justice Roberts. This incident highlights the increasing threats against court officials, with the Marshals Service reporting a rise in serious threats against federal judges. President Biden proposed $38 million in new funding to protect federal judges through the Department of Justice. The Supreme Court has not commented on the incident. This case sheds light on the importance of ensuring the safety of court officials in the face of escalating threats.

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