Texas Man Charged Over Online Bomb Threats To Turning Point USA Event
Jacob Wenske, 26, was charged with a third-degree felony after allegedly posting online threats to bomb a Turning Point USA event and to kill the group's CEO, Erika Kirk.[1]
Authorities say Wenske replied to a Facebook post about Turning Point USA's June 5-7 Women's Leadership Summit in San Antonio with the comment, "I know exactly where to bomb." Fox News They say he later emailed, "Death to Erika Kirk and every single speaker there!!" and threatened bombings at all Turning Point events.[1] Prosecutors charged him with making a terroristic threat that can cause public fear of serious bodily injury or disrupt the public.[1]
Turning Point USA has scheduled the Women's Leadership Summit for June 5-7 in San Antonio.[1] The group said it will keep enhanced security and go ahead with the summit, saying attendee and staff safety are its top priority.[1]
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- Jacob Wenske, 26, is charged with a third-degree felony for making a terroristic threat involving public fear of serious bodily injury or public disruption.
- Authorities say Wenske replied to a Facebook post about TPUSA's June 5–7 Women’s Leadership Summit in San Antonio with the comment, "I know exactly where to bomb."
- In a later email, Wenske allegedly wrote "Death to Erika Kirk and every single speaker there!!" and threatened bombings at all Turning Point events.
- Turning Point USA said it will maintain enhanced security and proceed with the San Antonio summit, emphasizing attendee and staff safety as its top priority.
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