Indiana man faces felony charges for intimidating Jim Banks.

Indiana prosecutors have charged a man with intimidation and harassment of Rep. Jim Banks (R., Ind.) and his family. This is a serious offense that could result in a prison sentence of up to two and a half years if convicted.

Threatening Messages

Aaron L. Thompson, 34, allegedly called Banks’s office eight times in early April and left several threatening messages. According to a probable cause filing obtained by the Indiana Capital Chronicle, Thompson told Banks he owned a gun and said he hoped Banks would die in a car accident or have “his brains blown-out.”

“Here’s the choice. Your daughters grow up without their dad or you grow old without your daughters,” the Fort Wayne man said. “Boom, boom you pick.”

In an interview with U.S. Capitol Police, Thompson admitted to being intoxicated and said he left the messages due to disagreement with Banks’s political views.

Consequences of Intimidation and Harassment

Intimidation is a felony and harassment is a misdemeanor in Indiana. It is important to remember that threatening and harassing behavior is not acceptable and can have serious consequences. It is important to respect others’ opinions and engage in civil discourse.

Political Views

Banks, who has served in Congress since 2017, announced in January his bid for Senate, shortly after Sen. Mike Braun (R., Ind.) launched his run for governor.

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Let’s work together to create a safe and respectful environment for everyone. We can start by engaging in civil discourse and respecting each other’s opinions. Let’s make a difference today.

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