WASHINGTON (WWJ) - An Indiana man made his initial appearance in federal district court in Detroit Friday after allegedly threatening an election worker in Michigan.
According to court documents, on or around Nov. 10, 2020, 37-year-old Andrew Nickels of Carmel, Ind. allegedly called the victim, the clerk of a local municipality, and left a voicemail with the threat.
In the message, Nickels allegedly said, in part, "We’re watching your…mouth talk about how you think that there’s no irregularities…[Y]ou frauded out America of a real election…Guess what, you’re gonna pay for it, you will pay for it...[T]en million plus patriots will surround you when you least expect it, and your little infantile Deep State security agency has no time to protect you because they’ll be bought out and we’ll [expletive] kill you…[Y]ou will [expletive] pay for your [expletive] lying ass remarks…We will [expletive] take you out. [Expletive] your family, [expletive] your life, and you deserve a [expletive] throat to the knife…Watch your [expletive] back…watch your [expletive] back."
Nickels is charged with one count of making a threatening interstate communication. If convicted, he faces up to five years in prison.
The FBI Detroit Field Office is investigating the case.
This case is part of the Justice Department’s Election Threats Task Force. Announced by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and launched by Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco in June 2021, the task force has led the Department’s efforts to address threats of violence against election workers, and to ensure that all election workers – whether elected, appointed, or volunteer – are able to do their jobs free from threats and intimidation.
To report suspected threats or violent acts, contact your local FBI office and request to speak with the Election Crimes Coordinator. You can also contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324).
If someone is in imminent danger or risk of harm, contact 911 immediately.
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