Stephen Jay Thorn, a 66-year-old retired teacher from Florida, was sentenced to five years in federal prison for threatening a judge over the dismissal of a lawsuit against the state's 'don’t say gay' law.
Thorn's anger stemmed from U.S. District Judge Wendy Berger's refusal to block the enforcement of the controversial law. Her decision highlighted that the plaintiffs lacked legal standing to dispute the law and emphasized that bullying is ‘simply a fact of life’.
In his voicemails, Thorn expressed deep frustration as a retired teacher, stating, 'You have no ******* idea what LGBTQ kids go through,' illustrating his empathy for the students affected by the law.
Thorn's threats escalated from strong language about the judge and her affiliations to direct threats towards her family, demonstrating a severe and inappropriate reaction to judicial decisions.
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