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Podcaster Benjamin Azariah Southworth indicted, arrested in LA for allegedly threatening to kill President Trump, federal prosecutors say
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· September 3, 2026
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Key points Federal prosecutors have stated that the charges are related to alleged threats against President Donald Trump. A podcaster, identified as Benjamin Azariah Southworth, has been indicted and arrested.
A podcaster, identified as Benjamin Azariah Southworth, has been indicted and arrested. The arrest was made in Los Angeles . Federal prosecutors have stated that the charges are related to alleged threats against President Donald Trump.
The podcaster allegedly threatened to kill the President, according to federal prosecutors. Further details about the indictment and arrest are available from the source.
The source provides more information about the case, including the charges against the podcaster. For more details, readers can refer to the original report.
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Category: safety Published: September 3, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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