INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana man accused of intimidating and harassing GOP U.S. Rep. Jim Banks and his family earlier this year was sentenced to probation Friday, according to court records.
He was sentenced to nearly three years of probation by an Allen County judge after entering a plea deal, records show.
Thompson told police he was intoxicated and disagreed with Banks' political views, according to the report.
“Boom, boom you pick”Political Cartoons View All 1256 ImagesThompson also told Banks he hoped the congressman died in a car crash or got "his brains blown out," WPTA reported.
He also thanked Allen County prosecutors, Indiana State Police, U.S. Capitol police and the Allen County Sheriff's Department.
Persons:
Jim Banks, Aaron L, Thompson, Bart Arnold, Banks, “, ” Thompson, WPTA, Allen, Sen, Mike Braun
Organizations:
INDIANAPOLIS, GOP U.S . Rep, Associated Press, Congressional, Indiana State Police, U.S, Capitol, Sheriff's Department, Senate
Locations:
An Indiana, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Allen, U.S