CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced Friday that he has alerted Capitol Police to recent death threats to his office staff.
Morrisey said the threats are linked to his decision to join an amicus brief that urged the U.S. Supreme Court to consider irregularities and unconstitutional actions in this year’s election.
“Threats of violence have no place in a civil society,” Attorney General Morrisey said. “We appreciate hearing the broad and diverse views of our constituents, however, we will not tolerate threats to our staff. Death threats are very serious, and we will not hesitate to turn over any such report to Capitol Police for investigation.
“Our office cherishes its hard-working staff, who have been working tirelessly this week to hear out concerned constituents and respond in an appropriate manner. These dedicated public servants do not deserve death threats.”
Morrisey said two death threats came in to staff on Thursday. One caller threatened to slit the throat of an office receptionist, according to a release. The other called for the potential execution of Morrisey and anyone who assisted in the filing, according to his office.
Morrisey tweeted, “People, don’t cross the line and try to intimidate staff — it won’t work!
After our recent filing, my Office staff has had death threats against them.
We have reported these threats to the Capitol Police and will push for prosecution of anyone making these threats to our staff.
People, don’t cross the line and try to intimidate staff — it won’t work!
— Patrick Morrisey (@MorriseyWV) December 11, 2020