Georgia Man Indicted, Arraigned for Threats to Senators

Robert Davis Forney, a 25-year-old from Duluth, Georgia, has been indicted and arraigned on federal charges after allegedly leaving voicemails threatening sexual violence against U.S. Senators Ted Cruz of Texas, Deb Fischer of Nebraska, and Cruz's family in January 2025. The FBI and U.S. Capitol Police are jointly investigating the case, which has drawn renewed attention to a rise in threats against public officials. Prosecutors emphasized that such threats are serious federal crimes that undermine democracy and reiterated their commitment to protecting elected officials. Neither Senator Cruz nor Senator Fischer has commented on the indictment, and Forney's public defender has not responded to requests for comment. The indictment comes amid broader concerns over political violence targeting lawmakers. Authorities stress a zero-tolerance policy for threats against public officials.