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Mohamed Farah, 34, who was living in Cumberland County, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Jennifer P. Wilson to three years’ imprisonment on Wednesday, March 13.
Following his release, the Court has also imposed a three-year term of probation.
"The indictment alleges that in January 2022, Farah, who is a citizen of Somalia, threatened to assassinate President Biden. The indictment further alleges that Farah threatened to assassinate former President Trump if he runs for reelection," United States Attorney John C. Gurganus stated in the initial release.
After he completes his sentence, Farah, "may face deportation," according to the latest release by the USDOJ.
The exact threats were supposedly posted online although that document is now sealed. About Biden Farah would posted he would "kill him literally dead," and against the former president: "Trump when he reruns," and that "I'm going to be at his campaign and dedicate my life to assassinating Trump."
The threats were investigated by the Secret Service, FBI, and the Lower Allen Police Department, according to the release. Assistant U.S. Attorney Carlo D. Marchioli prosecuted the case.
The maximum penalty for each offense was five years in prison, a term of supervised release, and a fine, according to the USDOJ.
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