Woman Charged with Threatening to Kill Senator Marsha Blackburn

Penelope Convertino’s arrest highlights the serious consequences of making violent threats against public officials. The voicemail left at Senator Blackburn’s office contained explicit and disturbing language, prompting swift action from law enforcement. This incident underscores the increasing concerns about the safety and security of elected officials and the potential for political violence. The U.S. Attorney’s Office is committed to prosecuting such threats to the fullest extent of the law, ensuring that public officials can perform their duties without fear of harm. The case also brings attention to the broader issue of online and verbal threats and the challenges of monitoring and addressing them.

Convertino is charged with making a threat to murder a federal official.

If convicted, she faces a maximum of 10 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine.

The FBI and the Nashville Field Office are investigating the case, with U.S. Attorney McGuire prosecuting.

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