“Florida Republican William Braddock III Charged with Threatening to Kill Rival Anna Paulina Luna”

A Florida Republican has been charged with making threats to kill his political opponent, Anna Paulina Luna, during the 2021 primary campaign. The Department of Justice has unsealed an indictment against 41-year-old William Robert Braddock III from St. Petersburg, Florida. According to the indictment, Braddock allegedly threatened to "call up my Russian-Ukrainian hit squad" to carry out the murder of Luna, who is identified as Victim 1 in the legal documents. The threats were reportedly made during a phone call on June 8, 2021, to another individual, referred to as Victim 2. The case highlights the serious nature of political threats and the legal consequences that can arise from such actions.