Fulton County, Georgia’s District Attorney, Fanni Willis, is living under a cloud of fear for her safety, as she grapples with the fallout of high-profile RICO indictments. These indictments target rap star Young Thug, his gang Young Slime Life, and even former President Donald Trump, along with 18 of his associates. Willis, who contends that she receives hundreds of threats daily, has taken some of them seriously. In an alarming incident, an Alabama man named Arthur Ray Hansen II has been indicted on charges linked to threats made against Willis and Fulton County Sheriff Patrick “Pat” Labat.
These threats are believed to be associated with the ongoing investigation into election meddling during the 2020 election. Hansen, a 59-year-old resident of Huntsville, Alabama, is accused of leaving threatening voicemails for both Willis and Labat. One of the voicemails allegedly issued a warning to Sheriff Labat about taking a mugshot of former President Donald Trump, hinting at “bad things” that could befall him. Another message directed at District Attorney Willis contained ominous advice about being cautious while going to her car at night and entering her house, hinting at potential harm.
This incident is not an isolated one; there has been an unsettling trend of violence threats against public servants like Willis in recent months. This has led Willis to resort to wearing bulletproof vests and hiring armed guards for protection. In a similar incident, a man named Quartavius Mender was arrested in June 2022 for threatening to kill Sheriff Labat and his wife on social media over Young Thug’s legal issues. The 18-year-old demanded the release of Young Thug and issued a threatening message to Sheriff Labat on social media.
These incidents are part of a larger issue. Threats of violence against Fulton County’s district attorney and sheriff have become disturbingly common, and public servants like Willis are forced to navigate the risks associated with their roles in high-profile investigations.
In response to these threats, Arthur Ray Hanson II, from Huntsville, Alabama, has been indicted on charges related to the threats made against Willis and Sheriff Labat. These threats have been attributed to their roles in the ongoing investigation into the 2020 election and former President Donald Trump’s involvement.
In a voicemail message for Sheriff Labat, Hanson threatened him not to take a mugshot of “my President Donald Trump.” He warned that Sheriff Labat could “get hurt real bad.” In another voicemail to District Attorney Willis, Hanson issued a threatening message, advising her to be vigilant and hinting at danger when charging Trump on the fourth indictment.
These threats against public servants have prompted concerns about their safety and well-being. The ongoing investigation into Trump’s involvement in the 2020 election has triggered hostility and aggression, with some individuals resorting to intimidation and threats.
Hanson has been indicted on charges related to transmitting interstate threats to injure Ms. Willis and Sheriff Labat. He is scheduled for formal arraignment on November 13 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.
The threats against public servants like Willis are not only illegal but also pose a threat to the democratic process. These incidents highlight the challenges faced by individuals working in high-profile investigations, where they must balance their duties with concerns for their safety and well-being. Public servants like Willis are essential to upholding the law, and their safety and security are paramount.
This indictment comes shortly after a judge in a separate case against Donald Trump reinstated a gag order on the former president, restricting what he could say about witnesses and prosecutors involved in the case. Threats against public servants and efforts to intimidate individuals involved in enforcing the law are viewed as a vile act that weakens the foundation of our society. As the legal proceedings continue, public servants like Fanni Willis remain dedicated to their mission despite the threats they face.
Written by
Derek Chan – Editor
