Overview
- The Justice Department says Troy L. Rishell, 48, of York, signed a plea agreement on Thursday to a federal charge of threatening a U.S. official.
- The agreement recommends a prison term of no more than 24 months, a $250,000 fine and three years of supervised release.
- The offense carries a statutory maximum of 10 years in prison along with the same fine amount and supervision period.
- According to court records, Rishell left threatening voicemails between Feb. 28 and May 20 directed at a House member’s district office with intent to intimidate during official duties.
- The lawmaker’s identity remains redacted in public documents, and the plea is subject to judicial approval at sentencing.