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Aug 4, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Knoxville Man Indicted Over Online Threats
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Garry Lee Williams, 44, indicted on 22 federal counts for alleged TikTok threats against Trump, FBI Director, and officials.
WHO: Garry Lee Williams, 44, of Knoxville
WHAT: Federal indictment on 22 counts for alleged social-media threats to the President, FBI Director, and local public officials
WHEN: Aug 4, 2026 at 10:58 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, Tennessee
WHY: Prosecutors allege Williams used TikTok between January and April 2026 to post threats to murder or injure public officials and encourage similar acts.
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