Jeffrey Scott Hamm, Jr., a 33-year-old resident of Binghamton, New York, pleaded guilty in federal court on September 16 to transmitting threats to injure another in interstate commerce, according to federal authorities. Hamm admitted that he used his cellphone on multiple dates in early 2026 to access the internet and post comments on an online video sharing platform threatening to kill or injure President Trump and ICE agents. In one online post, Hamm stated an intention to kill the President “the first chance I **** get.”
Federal Arrest and Investigation Details
Hamm was taken into custody by FBI agents after security staff at the online video sharing company flagged the threats and alerted federal law enforcement. Secret Service. Sarcone III stated that threats to kill or injure President Trump or federal law enforcement officers in the district will not be tolerated, adding that FBI agents working with his office quickly located and arrested Hamm upon learning of the online posts.
Craig Tremaroli, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albany Field Office, emphasized that online platforms cannot be used to cross the line into violence. “The American public needs to know online threats of violence are illegal and will not be tolerated,” Tremaroli stated. He added that when ideas shared online cross over into threats, the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force will find the individuals responsible and hold them accountable.
Did You Know? Hamm’s online threats specifically targeted both President Trump and ICE agents, leading security staff at a video sharing platform to contact the FBI.
Sentencing Timeline and Legal Penalties
Hamm’s sentencing is scheduled for January 20, 2027. U.S. Coombe will preside over the sentencing hearing in the Northern District of New York. For transmitting threats in interstate commerce, Hamm faces a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison, a fine reaching up to $250,000, and up to three years of supervised release.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Jeffrey Scott Hamm, Jr. plead guilty?
Hamm pleaded guilty on September 16 in federal court.
What specific penalties does Hamm face?
He faces a maximum term of 5 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and up to three years of supervised release.
When is Hamm’s sentencing scheduled?
Coombe.
How do you think online platforms should handle violent threats posted by users?
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