Public Safety

Bell man sentenced to over two years in prison for threatening reporter, Muslims, politicians

Peter Ring, 31, of Bell in Gilchrist County, was sentenced to roughly 27 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to making interstate threats against a newspaper reporter, Muslim people, and political leaders. The FBI began investigating Ring last June after he threatened a reporter and promised to stop, but he resumed making threats months later, ultimately targeting at least 14 individuals. The case was prosecuted by the Northern District of Florida U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Sources: WCJB TV20 · Mainstreet Daily News