A postscript to the case on one-time South Dakota candidate Ryan Gaddy, who unsuccessfully tried to run as Libertarian for PUC in 2014, and unsuccessfully tried to organize a decriminalization effort for marijuana in 2015, has been sentenced for threatening a legislator out in Idaho according to news reports:
A Shoshone County man was placed on probation after threatening a North Idaho lawmaker, though the judge in the case warned that he will be kept on the “tightest of leashes” during the period of his probation.
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While on probation, Gaddy must wear a GPS monitor and complete 250 hours of community service. He is not allowed to use social media or own any weapons.
Gaddy must engage in therapy to address mental illness and anger management. He must continue treatment for his chronic physical ailments and update his probation officer weekly about his medical treatments.
If Gaddy violates the terms of his probation, Simmons said he can expect to serve the full five-year prison sentence.
“No pleas of how much your family needs you will sway this court,” she said.
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Gaddy’s posts included commentary about firebombing Redman’s office. He also made a video outside Redman’s business, Redman and Company Insurance in Coeur d’Alene.
“Mr. Gaddy made clear in his statements to law enforcement that day that his goal was to kill Mr. Redman and that his motive was to influence the legislative process,” said prosecuting attorney Kyle Singleton.
He is in good company out in Idaho. That place is ripe for interesting anti-govt folks.
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