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2026-08-08 -Lurid Crime Tales-

'How to Kill a Federal Judge' author convicted of threatening US judges

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Posted by Skidmark 2026-08-08 06:06|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [243 views ] Top

1 Trump rages at two 'national disgrace' judges after they slap down his beloved ballroom remodel, setting up a Supreme Court showdown

Posted by Skidmark 2026-08-08 06:13|| 2026-08-08 06:13|| Front Page Top

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With the judicial precedent now on the books.
Start arresting all those that wrote Social Media Posts, or made media published comments (The View, CNN, MSM and etc.) threatening Trump, his Admin people and those supporting MAGA.

That would include congressional members also.

Posted by NN2N1 2026-08-08 06:32|| 2026-08-08 06:32|| Front Page Top

3 From the DOJ press release (September 9, 2025:

on September 3, 2025, law enforcement responded to the Wayzata Library in Wayzata, Minnesota, based on a report of a man printing off copies of a manifesto entitled, “How to Kill a Federal Judge.” This man was Robert Ivers. Law enforcement learned that Ivers showed the manifesto to library staff including a page of the manifesto that talked about killing children and had a picture of a gun on it. Ivers also gave library staff a three-page “flyer” advertising his manifesto before he left the library. The flyer stated that the manifesto “is designed to teach extremists on how to plan, train, hunt, stalk and kill anyone including judges, their family members, politicians and more!” It also advertised that the “harsh reality is that judges are going to die.”

In investigating the case, law enforcement learned that, on August 28, 2025, Ivers had been reported for concerning behavior at an Episcopal church in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Ivers attended multiple services and told church members that he planned to attend upcoming church events on September 7 (a family picnic and potluck), September 11 (a blessing of children going back to school, with state legislators in attendance), and September 14 (an annual baptism service). Church staff searched Ivers online and discovered his history included past threats of violence, a felony conviction, and racist commentary. Church staff then contacted law enforcement.

On the evening of September 3, 2025, the Wayzata Police Department located Ivers and arrested him. During his transport, Ivers claimed that he was having a heart attack. Law enforcement transferred Ivers to the hospital from the jail. Ivers was subsequently released from the hospital later that night.

Law enforcement searched Ivers’s vehicle and found, among other things: (1) a photo of the former Pope with crosshairs centered on his head; (2) twenty copies of a spiral bound printed book titled, “How to Kill a Federal Judge” by Robert Ivers; (3) multiple copies of flyers advertising the contents of the book; (4) lists of federal judges; (5) a copy of the Anarchist Cookbook; (6) a white foam box containing a toy replica firearm, a box of Co2 cartridges, and a container of pellets; and (7) a box of fireworks.

On September 5, 2025, Wayzata Police Department re-arrested Ivers. Following his arrest, Ivers was interviewed. Ivers admitted to showing a copy of his manifesto to library staff. Law enforcement asked Ivers if he thought his book would have scared anybody. In response, Ivers shouted: “It was supposed to!”

Ivers’s manifesto is 236 pages long. The cover page is entitled, “How to Kill a Federal Judge” and features a photo of a man holding a rifle. In his manifesto, Ivers focused on the perceived wrongs done to him by the judicial system. He discussed these wrongs—and his anticipated revenge—at length. The manifesto contains various types of writings and many disturbing sketches, apparently drawn by Ivers. The manifesto also contains handwritten threats to kill, including threats to kill judges, as well as their children and pets. Ivers made clear his purpose was to instill fear. He wrote, “If this book doesn’t instill fear in you then your already dead.”

Sounds anarchist to me.

Posted by trailing wife 2026-08-08 16:40|| 2026-08-08 16:40|| Front Page Top

4 As Tuco said: "Dont talk, do"

Posted by Regular joe 2026-08-08 16:45|| 2026-08-08 16:45|| Front Page Top

5 ^ Nice ref, Joe

Posted by Frank G 2026-08-08 20:31|| 2026-08-08 20:31|| Front Page Top

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