“The defendant’s repeated choice to threaten violence, to include threats of murder and rape, against persons in the public eye who he disagreed with, demonstrates a lack of self-control and respect,” prosecutors wrote in the government’s sentencing memorandum.

Kantwill sent the threat to Griswold on Feb. 9, 2024, which referred to Griswold as the “number 1 target” and referenced violence against her.

A Florida man was sentenced to several years in prison for making threats against several officials, including Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold.