What happened: A Boca Raton resident was taken into custody Thursday after making an alleged threat against U.S.
Background: Jared Moskowitz, the congressman announced. Just after 2:30 p.m., Moskowitz wrote in a post on X : “A constituent of mine has just been arrested in Boca, just a few miles from my house, for threatening my life.
He is currently in the Palm Beach County jail. I’m grateful to @fdlepio and local law enforcement for acting quickly to keep myself and my family safe.” Moskowitz told the South Florida Sun Sentinel that “a gentleman left a message on our voicemail threatening me, saying he wanted to slit my throat.” He said he provided the voice message, which had been left on Thursday at his official congressional office on Sample Road, to law enforcement who traced the call.
Florida Department of Law Enforcement spokespersons did not respond to an email or voicemail seeking further information. Moskowitz, a Democrat, is running against Republican nominee former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer in the newly reconfigured 25th Congressional District.
The two candidates, who are both Jewish, o n Tuesday night debated at a synagogue in Boca Raton with a heavy police and security presence. They were asked to elaborate on how they have combatted antisemitism and plan to continue doing so.
Moskowitz answered: “Well, I’ll tell you, listen, you don’t have to listen to me on what I’ve done fighting antisemitism, standing up for Israel.
The available details are limited to the information verified at publication time. Readers should expect updates as the matter develops.
Any person identified in connection with an alleged offense is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Source: official sources including CBS12 News.
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