Illinois Man Charged With Mailing Threats to Two Federal Judges

Overview

• James Lebuhn, 65, of Libertyville, Illinois, faces two federal counts of mailing a threatening communication.
• Prosecutors say the letters were sent to U.S. District Court judges in Amarillo, Texas, and Fort Pierce, Florida.
• The charging documents allege intent to issue true threats and reckless disregard that others would perceive the letters as threats.
• Each count carries a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison.
• An arraignment is scheduled for March 26, and U.S. Attorneys Andrew Boutros and Ryan Raybould condemned threats to the judiciary as the letters’ contents remain undisclosed.