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Lawrence man convicted for threatening to kill Kansas congressman Jake LaTurner

Jake LaTurner, Sam Brownback
Posted at 6:42 PM, Jan 19, 2023
and last updated 2023-01-19 19:42:13-05

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A federal jury convicted a Lawrence, Kansas, man on Thursday for threatening to kill congressman Jake LaTurner last year.

 Chase Neill, 32, made the threats against LaTurner last June through voicemail at his office.

Neill's defense argued that he was harmless because he has a special relationship with God, according to reporting from the Associated Press.

He scheduled to be sentenced on April 11 and faces up to 10 years in prison.

The investigation was conducted by U.S. Capitol Police.