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FBI arrests Knoxville man over threats to officials
Filed: Jul 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Summary: FBI arrested Garry Lee Williams, 44, for alleged social-media threats to kill public officials, including Trump.
WHO: Garry Lee Williams, 44, Knoxville man
WHAT: FBI arrest over alleged threats to kill public officials made on social media
WHEN: Jul 17, 2026 at 2:59 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, Tennessee
WHY: Alleged threats to kill public officials were transmitted across state lines via social media.
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