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Man Convicted for Threats Against Trump Faces 26 Years

1/30/2026

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Demetric Scott was convicted by Wisconsin jurors of felony identity theft and witness intimidation for forging threats against U.S. President Donald Trump.
Scott attacked Ramon Morales Reyes in September 2023 and wrote letters posing as Reyes to threaten President Donald Trump.
Ramon Morales Reyes is in ICE custody pending deportation and has applied for a U-visa.
Scott faces up to 26 years in prison; sentencing is scheduled for February 27.

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Demetric Scott was convicted by Wisconsin jurors of felony identity theft and witness intimidation for forging threats against U.S. President Donald Trump.
Scott attacked Ramon Morales Reyes in September 2023 and wrote letters posing as Reyes to threaten President Donald Trump.
Ramon Morales Reyes is in ICE custody pending deportation and has applied for a U-visa.
Scott faces up to 26 years in prison; sentencing is scheduled for February 27.