Teak Brockbank Pleads Guilty to Threats

Teak Ty Brockbank, a 45-year-old man from Cortez, Colorado, pleaded guilty to one count of transmitting interstate threats after making online death threats against election officials and law enforcement in Colorado and Arizona, including Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs. Brockbank's threats, which spanned from September 2021 to July 2024, were issued on platforms like Gab and Rumble, known for hosting extremist content. He was arrested in August 2023 following an investigation initiated by a report from Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold's office. Brockbank claimed his threats were intended to 'wake people up' rather than incite violence. His sentencing is scheduled for February 2025, where he faces up to five years in prison. This case is part of a broader effort by the Department of Justice's Election Threats Task Force to address increasing threats against election officials nationwide.