The mainstream perspective:
- An Alaska man, Panos Anastasiou, has been accused of sending graphic threats to injure and kill six Supreme Court justices and their family members through a public court website.
- The threats were made as retaliation for decisions Anastasiou disagreed with, and he has been charged with 22 counts, including making threats against a federal judge and in interstate commerce.
- The threats included violent, racist, and homophobic rhetoric, leading to his arrest and plea of not guilty.
- Anastasiou has been charged with 9 counts of making threats against a federal judge and 13 counts of making threats in interstate commerce.
- The US Justice Department said Anastasiou, 76, sent hundreds of messages including threats to hang and shoot justices.
- Attorney General Merrick Garland condemned the threats, emphasizing the importance of judges making decisions based on law, not fear.
- The Supreme Court has faced criticism for recent decisions on abortion, guns, and presidential power.
- Anastasiou appeared in court in Anchorage on Wednesday.