Former Socialist Candidate Arrested for Threatening Voters
Former Florida socialist candidate faces charges after making violent threats online.
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Elijah Manley, a former Socialist-Democrat candidate in Florida, has been arrested for making threats to harm individuals who do not support Democrat Senate candidate Angie Nixon. Manley, a 27-year-old Black Democrat and progressive organizer, turned himself in to Broward County authorities this weekend and was booked into jail on two counts of making written threats to kill or cause bodily injury.
Threats on Social Media
Manley’s threats emerged after he lost the August election. According to an arrest warrant obtained by CBS News Miami, investigators say the charges stem from a series of Facebook posts he made shortly after the election. One post read: “Every Democrat needs to get behind the Democratic nominee for Senate. Anybody not doing that, I promise you I’m going to cut your f*cking head off.”
Manley referred to Angie Nixon in the post, and later tagged two individuals in the comments, writing more messages that investigators interpreted as threats. One comment stated: “I’m talking to y’all. I saw y’all comments earlier. I’m already pissed off, do not piss me off more. I swear to god, take me to war over this black woman, and I promise y’all I will burn y’all [expletive] castle to the ground and anyone else in my way.”
Manley previously criticized Democrat Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz for running in a majority Black district, calling her move “selfish” and “hostile.” His comments were part of a broader campaign to challenge her in the primary. However, his recent threats have now led to legal action.
🚨 Former Democrat Congressional candidate who campaigned with @AngieNixon has been arrested and jailed for allegedly threatening to “chop off the head” of anyone who doesn’t vote for Angie Nixon 🚨
Legal Consequences
Authorities have charged Manley with making written threats to kill or cause bodily injury. The arrest comes as law enforcement continues to investigate the social media posts, which were exchanged between Manley and two other individuals. The case highlights the legal consequences of online threats, even when they are not directed at specific individuals.
Source: The Gateway Pundit
