Dean DelleChiaie, 35, of Nashua, New Hampshire, is charged in federal court after authorities said he threatened to kill President Donald Trump. Multiple outlets report that he works for or as an FAA contractor and was arrested on Monday, with an initial federal court appearance scheduled for Tuesday.
According to the accounts, prosecutors say DelleChiaie used a work computer to conduct research connected to previous assassination attempts involving Trump. The New York Times and other sources also report that he allegedly communicated his intentions to the White House, including by email.
The specific charge described in these reports is interstate communication of a threat against the president. The sources do not indicate that he has been found guilty, and they do not provide details of any plea or defense position. The case proceeds through the federal court system, with further hearings and legal steps expected as the matter moves forward.
