Grenell says he was "rattled" by sentencing of man convicted of threatening him
Ric Grenell, former President Trump's special missions envoy, expressed feeling 'rattled' during the sentencing of Scott Allen Bolger, who was convicted of threatening him. Bolger received a 15-month prison sentence for sending a violent message to Grenell. Grenell emphasized the need to recognize the impact of political rhetoric on individuals with mental instability.
- ▪Scott Allen Bolger was sentenced to 15 months in prison for threatening Ric Grenell.
- ▪Grenell reported receiving up to 30 calls from an anonymous number on the night of the threat.
- ▪Bolger apologized in court, stating that his actions were inexcusable despite his political frustrations.
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Politics Trump special missions envoy Ric Grenell says he was "rattled" by sentencing of man convicted of threatening him By Callie Teitelbaum, Maria Sullivan Updated on: June 3, 2026 / 3:31 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Ric Grenell, President Trump's special missions envoy and the former president of the Kennedy Center, says he was "rattled" Wednesday at the sentencing hearing of a man convicted of sending a threatening message to him in December.Grenell gave a victim impact statement in court before Scott Allen Bolger, a 33-year-old Virginia man, was sentenced to 15 months in prison and three years of supervised release.
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