Texas Man Arrested for Threatening Jewish Conservative Media Figures in Florida

Nicholas Ray, a Texas man, was arrested and is being extradited to Florida to face charges including extortion, written threats to kill, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device after making death threats against several Jewish conservative media figures residing in Florida. The targeted individuals include Seth Dillon, CEO of The Babylon Bee, Laura Loomer, Josh Hammer, and Karol Markowitz. Ray's threats included violent and antisemitic language, accusing some of the victims of being Israeli agents and linking Dillon falsely to the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and law enforcement agencies conducted a thorough investigation, utilizing digital records from platforms such as X, AT&T, and Charter Communications to locate Ray. The arrest follows other recent actions by Florida authorities against individuals making threats to conservative influencers. The case underscores concerns over the influence of online rhetoric, including claims from some right-wing influencers that may have contributed to Ray's radicalization and the spread of conspiracy theories related to Israel and Jewish media figures.