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Attorney Seeks Dismissal of Threat Charges Against Trump-Target

6/24/2026

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Attorney David Smallwood will move to dismiss threat charges against Joshua Alexander, saying the statements lack the legal definition.
Joshua Alexander, 43, of Oswego, New York, was arrested on June 6 and charged with threats against President Donald Trump.
Prosecutors allege he posted over 100 X messages threatening the president’s family and admitted he intended to kill the president.
The Oswego Police Department said the threats prompted a Secret Service response.

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Attorney David Smallwood will move to dismiss threat charges against Joshua Alexander, saying the statements lack the legal definition.
Joshua Alexander, 43, of Oswego, New York, was arrested on June 6 and charged with threats against President Donald Trump.
Prosecutors allege he posted over 100 X messages threatening the president’s family and admitted he intended to kill the president.
The Oswego Police Department said the threats prompted a Secret Service response.