Florida Congressional Candidate Charged with Death Threats Against Rival

William Robert Braddock III, a former congressional candidate in Florida, has been indicted for allegedly threatening to kill his political opponent, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, during the 2022 primary. Braddock reportedly claimed in a recorded call that he would hire a 'Russian-Ukrainian hit squad' to carry out the threat. If convicted, Braddock faces up to five years in prison. The case has raised concerns about the increasing hostility and violence in political campaigns. The Justice Department is pursuing the charges as part of its broader efforts to address threats against public officials.