New York State Police filed charges against Tyler Vogel from Lancaster, New York, after he allegedly sent menacing messages to Judge Arthur Engoron and New York Attorney General Letitia James, NBC News reported on April 4, 2024.
The charges stem from Vogel’s purported actions amidst Engoron’s oversight of the civil fraud trial involving former President Donald Trump and his organization, orchestrated by James, which resulted in a $464 million fraud judgment against Trump and his associates.
Vogel faces felony charges, including allegedly issuing a terroristic threat against James, which involved obtaining her personal details online and threatening death or bodily harm unless she dropped the legal pursuit against Trump. He also faces felony and misdemeanor charges for threats directed at Engoron.
Central to Vogel’s alleged threats is his vow to retaliate against Engoron should Trump face incarceration or asset forfeiture as a result of the trial, branding Engoron’s conduct as “un-American” and staunchly proclaiming Trump’s innocence.
The legal trajectory for Vogel remains uncertain, with no immediate responses from the offices of Engoron and James regarding the developments. Vogel’s next court appearance and plea entry are yet to be determined.
The specter of threats against Engoron and James casts a chilling shadow over their professional endeavors, with Engoron previously receiving a suspicious envelope containing white powder and facing a bomb threat targeting his residence. James has also faced death threats, highlighting the risks associated with their roles in the legal battle against Trump.
Meanwhile, Trump has criticized Engoron and James over the hefty judgment against him and his organization, highlighting the high-stakes nature of the legal battle, emphasized by his recent posting of a $175 million bond.
