Stone Under Investigation for Alleged Threats Against Lawmakers
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The Capitol Police and FBI are investigating remarks reported to have been made by Roger J. Stone Jr. expressing a desire for the deaths of two Democratic lawmakers.
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Stone allegedly said "It's time to do it" regarding Reps. Jerrold Nadler and Eric Swalwell in an audio recording released by Mediaite. Stone denies making the comments.
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Stone has a history of making threats and calls for violence, though some have been hyperbolic.
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In 2019, Stone had Proud Boys put an image of a judge beside rifle crosshairs during his trial.
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Federal prosecutors examined if Stone associates used a 2018 Florida recount protest as a model for Jan. 6 violence.