(U.S. State Department): Miami man pleads guilty to murder threats targeting Rubio and U.S. officials

Washington, Aug 10 (KUNA) — The U.S. Department of State announced on Monday that a man from Miami pleaded guilty to three charges related to posting online threats targeting government officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The State Department said in a statement that the 47-year-old posted three separate messages on the X social media platform on May 27, containing threats to kill Rubio at specific times. The statement added that the Department’s Diplomatic Security Service led the investigation in cooperation with U.S. security agencies before the suspect’s arrest and referral to the judiciary. (End) R.S.R. / M.A.H.A.