John Pollard, a 62-year-old man from Philadelphia, has been indicted for sending a series of threatening texts to a state political party representative recruiting poll watchers, including threats to kill and skin the individual alive. The indictment was unsealed by the Justice Department, highlighting the increasing concerns over threats against election workers. Pollard's messages included extreme vulgarities and threats that he would 'use your skin for toilet paper.' He faces a single charge of transmitting interstate threats, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison. The case is part of a broader initiative by the Justice Department's Election Threats Task Force, established to address violence against election officials following the heightened tensions after the 2020 election. Pollard has not yet made a formal court appearance and currently lacks legal representation.