Georgia man pleads guilty for threatening to kill Marjorie Greene

ATLANTA — A Georgia man has pleaded guilty in federal court to threatening to kill U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Rome.

Sean Patrick Cirillo, 34, of Atlanta pleaded guilty to one count of transmitting interstate threats. A sentencing date has not been scheduled.

According to U.S. Attorney Ryan Buchanan and court records, Cirillo called Greene’s Capitol Hill office three times last Nov. 8 and spoke with her staffers. During the calls, he made multiple threats against the congresswoman, indicating he was planning to kill her the following week.

“Threatening to kill a public official is reprehensible,” Buchanan said. “Our office will not tolerate any form of violence, threats, or intimidation against public officials. The prosecution of individuals who threaten the lives and welfare of public servants is a top priority for our office, as well as for our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners.”

The case is being investigated by the FBI.