Voice of America Employee Threatened Rep. Greene, Family \ Newslooks \ Washington DC \ Mary Sidiqi \ Evening Edition \ A Maryland man was indicted for threatening to kill Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and her family. Authorities say Seth Jason made multiple violent calls using government-linked phone lines. Federal officials vow accountability amid rising threats against public figures.
Quick Looks
- Seth Jason, 64, indicted for violent threats to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
- Threats were made via phone between Oct. 2023 and Jan. 2025.
- Jason allegedly threatened Greene’s staff and their families as well.
- Used Voice of America phone systems to make threats.
- Was a volunteer reserve officer in Maryland until recently.
- Indictment includes charges of anonymous threats, kidnapping threats, and harassment.
- Prosecutors say he expressed intent to attend events armed.
- U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro emphasized public safety and justice.
- Capitol Police Chief cited Minnesota shootings as a wake-up call.
- Rising trend of threats against lawmakers cited as serious concern.
Deep Look
In a troubling case that highlights the escalating climate of political threats in the United States, a Maryland man was arrested Thursday and indicted on federal charges for threatening Georgia Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, her family, and her staff.
The man, identified as Seth Jason, 64, of Edgewater, Maryland, is accused of making multiple threatening phone calls to Greene’s district offices between October 2023 and January 2025. According to a four-count indictment, Jason allegedly expressed intentions to assault and kill Greene, her family members, and her staff. His threats, described by prosecutors as serious and repeated, have resulted in federal charges that carry significant prison time.
Jason allegedly used phone lines connected to studios and control rooms at the headquarters of Voice of America (VOA), a federally funded international news agency based in Washington, D.C. While not a public figure within the organization, Jason reportedly worked at VOA in a technical capacity, allowing him access to the phone infrastructure used to carry out the calls.
Authorities also confirmed that Jason had volunteered as a reserve officer with the Anne Arundel County Police Department since 2016. However, the department emphasized in a public statement that reserve officers are unarmed and hold no legal enforcement authority. “Mr. Jason is no longer affiliated with the Anne Arundel County Police Department,” the statement clarified.
The charges brought by a federal grand jury include:
- Influencing a federal official by threat
- Threatening a federal official’s family
- Interstate communication with intent to kidnap or injure
- Anonymous telecommunications harassment
Jason’s arrest comes at a time when threats against public officials and members of Congress have reached unprecedented levels. Acting U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro delivered a pointed message during a press conference, emphasizing that violent rhetoric and intimidation against lawmakers will not be tolerated.
“No one should have to live their life looking over their shoulder every day,” Pirro said. “No one should wonder if those threats are about to come true.”
Pirro also shared some of the alleged content of Jason’s calls, including one message where he stated:
“I am looking forward to your book signing. We are all armed and ready to take care of you.”
The tone and content of the threats, according to federal officials, were not only violent but clearly intended to incite fear and disrupt Greene’s official duties as a member of Congress.
Jason’s case is part of a disturbing pattern of politically motivated violence and threats that have plagued the country in recent years. During the press conference, Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan referenced a June 14 shooting in Minnesota, in which a gunman killed the Democratic House Majority Leader and her husband and wounded another lawmaker and his spouse.
“This has got to stop,” Sullivan stated. “This has changed since Minnesota. We are going to work very, very hard to hold you accountable if you make these threats.”
Congresswoman Greene, a controversial and outspoken Republican known for her fiery rhetoric, has been the subject of numerous threats over the years. However, this latest case stands out due to its sustained nature, the government connection of the alleged perpetrator, and the multiple institutions involved, including a federal news agency and a local police department.
Voice of America has not yet issued a detailed public response, and a lawyer representing Jason did not immediately respond to media inquiries. It remains unclear whether Jason is still employed by the agency or was acting independently without VOA’s knowledge.
Legal experts note that the combination of interstate threats, anonymous communications, and threats toward a federal official’s family elevates the seriousness of the case. If convicted on all counts, Jason could face multiple years in federal prison.
The case also renews urgent calls for better protection of public officials amid a backdrop of increasingly polarized political discourse. In the past year alone, several lawmakers from both parties have reported receiving death threats, often via anonymous or encrypted platforms.
With Jason’s arrest, federal authorities are sending a clear signal: threatening elected officials will result in prosecution—especially when the threats involve use of government-connected resources or targeted intimidation of family and staff.
Jason was scheduled to make his initial court appearance in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, where federal prosecutors are expected to outline the case in greater detail.
As political tensions continue to rise in the U.S., law enforcement agencies and lawmakers alike are stressing the importance of protecting democratic institutions and the people who serve in them—from both physical harm and psychological intimidation.
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