Georgia man indicted for threating FBI director

ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) — A Georgia man has been indicted after making threats towards the FBI director.

John Woodbury posted a message on 4chan.org, threatening violence against the FBI director, Christopher Wray on June 7, 2023.

The messages were threatening violent actions towards Wray and his family.

“Sending threats to physically harm a public official in an attempt to thwart the administration of justice is a criminal offense,” said U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan. “Director Wray and other law enforcement officials work tirelessly to safeguard our freedoms and to protect our citizens from harm. Threats against such public servants, who have dedicated themselves to enforcing our criminal laws, is especially heinous.  Our office will remain steadfast in helping to ensure that public officials are able to carry out their duties free from fear or intimidation.”

On July 9, 2024, he was indicted by a federal grand jury.

Woodbury was arrested and arraigned today.

This case is currently being investigated by the FBI.