San Antonio police arrest man threatening Erika Kirk ahead of TPUSA event
A man named Jacob Wenske has been arrested in San Antonio for making death threats against Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk ahead of an upcoming event. Wenske faces felony charges for his threats, which included violent intentions towards Kirk and other attendees. The event is still scheduled to proceed with enhanced security measures in place.
- ▪Jacob Wenske, 26, was arrested for making multiple death threats against Erika Kirk.
- ▪He faces two felony counts of making a terroristic threat causing public fear.
- ▪Turning Point USA expressed gratitude to law enforcement for their rapid response to the threats.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 25 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 centre, 4 right.
- ▪ Man arrested for threatening to kill Erika Kirk at TPUSA event in Texas — LifeSiteNews
- ▪ Man arrested for threats against Erika Kirk, Turning Point USA event — The Hill
- ▪ Man Arrested For Threatening To Kill Erika Kirk At TPUSA Event — Dailycaller
- ▪ Sicko arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Erika Kirk at a Turning Point USA event — New York Post
- ▪ Vile: Texas Man Threatens to Bomb Erika Kirk and TPUSA, Now He's Facing a Felony — RedState
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A man has been arrested by police in San Antonio for allegedly making multiple death threats against Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk as she prepares to host an all-female event in the Texas city next weekend. Jacob Wenske, 26, was arrested Thursday morning and charged with two felony counts of making a terroristic threat causing public fear, KSAT first reported based on the affidavit. Recommended Stories Fairfax County Police Department thwart attempted swatting of Amy Coney Barrett’s house FBI arrests CIA official who snatched over $40 million in gold bars New York man sentenced to 10 years in prison for plotting murder of Iran regime critic Wenske allegedly said in a social media post that he knows “exactly where to bomb” at the venue for the group’s three-day event, according to San…
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