Jury Acquits Man Who Offered $500 Bounty to ‘Anyone Who Kills’ an ICE Agent

A federal judge has cleared a New York man who offered a $500 bounty to anyone willing to kill an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.

A jury in Boston acquitted Brandon Ziobrowski, 35, of charges that he used interstate and foreign commerce to transmit a threat, according to Fox News. He faced up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted.

“It seemed like the right verdict,” Ziobrowski said after the ruling Friday. “It’s been a horrible year. I’m glad it’s over.”

U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling, who prosecuted the case, said he respected the jury’s decision but expressed frustration at the outcome of the case. (Read more from “Jury Acquits Man Who Offered $500 Bounty to ‘Anyone Who Kills’ an ICE Agent” HERE)

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