Benjamin Rubin, a 79-year-old man from New Port Richey, was sentenced to one year in federal prison following a guilty plea for interstate transmission of threats against federal officials. On December 22, 2025, U.S. District Judge Charlene Honeywell imposed the sentence after Rubin admitted guilt in the case. The criminal charges stem from social media posts made in February 2025 that escalated from expressing personal frustrations to containing violent threats targeting United States officials and political figures. Investigators including the Secret Service, FBI, and Pasco Sheriff examined the posts that grew increasingly threatening over time. One notable message from February 20 alleged that a federal law enforcement head would be ‘ass
Man Sentenced to Prison After Online Threats Against Federal Officials
