Man Accused of Online Threats Faces Serious Charges
A 49-year-old man named Richard Little is in legal trouble after allegedly making online threats against public figures and a former coworker. U.S. Attorney Gerard M. Karam revealed that Little’s threats were directed toward a Franklin County commissioner, a state senator, and an ex-coworker.
The situation escalated around June 10, when Little reportedly began posting menacing videos on his Facebook page following an eviction notice. His initial threats were aimed at his former coworker, but soon expanded to include the county commissioner. These videos reportedly included mentions of “war,” “kill zones,” and featured firearms and ammunition.
Authorities claim that on June 21, Little posted another threatening message on a state senator’s Facebook page. He was apprehended on the same day. A subsequent search of his residence uncovered a cache of 17 firearms, along with ammunition, marijuana, illegal mushrooms, an expired Pennsylvania medical marijuana card, and suspected drug paraphernalia, federal prosecutors stated.
Prosecutors emphasized that Little is legally prohibited from possessing any firearms. If found guilty, he could face severe consequences, including a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison, a period of supervised release, fines, and a special assessment.
This investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives in collaboration with the Pennsylvania State Police.
