A Raleigh man, Michael James Ferr, 31, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for making threats against the President and a U.S. Secret Service agent. Ferr made the threats on the social media platform X.com, targeting then-President Joseph Biden and later threatening a Secret Service agent involved in the investigation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office reported that Ferr pleaded guilty to the charges on August 19.
U.S. Attorney Ellis Boyle highlighted the seriousness of the case, noting that threats against the President or federal law enforcement officers carry significant consequences. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Boyle said the office does not tolerate statements that constitute criminal threats and will continue to prioritize the safety of public officials and the protection of law enforcement personnel.
Federal law enforcement took the threats seriously, with the U.S. Secret Service leading the investigation in coordination with the Raleigh Police Department. Meghan Dubea, USSS Resident Agent in Charge of the Raleigh Resident Office, noted the risks faced by public officials. As per the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Dubea stated that law enforcement and the judicial system must maintain their duties even when confronted with threats and expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Raleigh Police Department and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in holding Michael Ferr accountable.
The National Security Section of the U.S. Attorney’s Office handled the prosecution of the case. Court records and other evidence showed that Ferr posted his threats on January 10, and during a follow-up interview on January 14, he further threatened the agent conducting the investigation.
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