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LA Authorities Arrest Radio Host for Death Threats Against Trump

LA authorities arrested Benjamin Azariah Southworth for threatening Donald Trump and harassing his legal team.

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Los Angeles authorities arrested Benjamin Azariah Southworth, a former radio host, on Thursday, September 3, 2026, for allegedly threatening the life of President Donald Trump. [1] Benjamin Azariah Southworth faces three charges for threatening the life of President Donald Trump and for cyber-harassing Trump's personal attorney and family. [2] The Federal Prosecution for the Central District of California confirmed that Southworth was arrested and is expected to appear before the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles for his initial hearing. [3] Southworth faces three charges and could receive a maximum sentence of twelve years in federal prison if found guilty. [4] The Federal District Attorney's Office stated that Southworth used social media platforms including YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok to express hatred and incite violence against the president and his family. [5] Federal prosecutors in the Central District of California charged Southworth with three federal counts, including death threats against Trump and cyberstalking of the president's personal attorney and family. [6] According to the formal indictment, Southworth used social media accounts on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, as well as a website, to publicly express his hatred toward President Trump and his followers. [7]
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  1. Los Angeles authorities arrested Benjamin Azariah Southworth, a former radio host, on Thursday, September 3, 2026, for allegedly threatening the life of President Donald Trump. · El Mundo
  2. Benjamin Azariah Southworth faces three charges for threatening the life of President Donald Trump and for cyber-harassing Trump's personal attorney and family. · El Mundo
  3. The Federal Prosecution for the Central District of California confirmed that Southworth was arrested and is expected to appear before the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles for his initial hearing. · El Mundo
  4. Southworth faces three charges and could receive a maximum sentence of twelve years in federal prison if found guilty. · El Universo
  5. The Federal District Attorney's Office stated that Southworth used social media platforms including YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok to express hatred and incite violence against the president and his family. · El Universo
  6. Federal prosecutors in the Central District of California charged Southworth with three federal counts, including death threats against Trump and cyberstalking of the president's personal attorney and family. · Diario De México
  7. According to the formal indictment, Southworth used social media accounts on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, as well as a website, to publicly express his hatred toward President Trump and his followers. · El Mundo
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