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Pennsylvania Man Charged Threatening 20 Democrats, Arraignment June 11

5/18/2026

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Berryhill Threatens Lawmakers

Adam Berryhill, a 42-year-old Pennsylvania man, was charged with threatening 20 Democratic lawmakers and will be arraigned on June 11.
Legal actions this week targeted European parliamentarians and U.S. lawmakers, highlighting scrutiny of political figures.
If Parliament backs the committee, prosecutors would be barred from searches, summonses, and questioning.
Nick Aïossa warned immunity politicization could erode safeguards, urging Martin Schirdewan to seek EPPO investigations.

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Transparency International EU director Nick Aïossa warned that politicizing immunity could undermine democratic safeguards.
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Berryhill Threatens Lawmakers

Adam Berryhill, a 42-year-old Pennsylvania man, was charged with threatening 20 Democratic lawmakers and will be arraigned on June 11.
Legal actions this week targeted European parliamentarians and U.S. lawmakers, highlighting scrutiny of political figures.
If Parliament backs the committee, prosecutors would be barred from searches, summonses, and questioning.
Nick Aïossa warned immunity politicization could erode safeguards, urging Martin Schirdewan to seek EPPO investigations.

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