Jimmie Lee Jarvis, a member of the Democratic Party and owner of Mission Control Research and Consulting was arrested after making bomb threats.
Jarvis made the threats against an event in Richmond, Virginia, featuring journalist Andy Ngo.
On his since-suspended account on X, Jarvis posted a picture of himself holding a box of dynamite.
“On my way to the Andy Ngo event!” the caption read.
Due to Jarvis’ threat and others, two venues canceled Ngo’s event.
“My live speaking event in Richmond, Va. at a third secret location has concluded. I am safe,” Ngo tweeted. “Despite threats and two venues canceling (Commonwealth Club and @Marriott), hundreds heard about the Antifa terrorism parallels between Richmond and Portland.”
My live speaking event in Richmond, Va. at a third secret location has concluded. I am safe. Despite threats and two venues cancelling (Commonwealth Club and @Marriott), hundreds heard about the Antifa terrorism parallels between Richmond and Portland. Thank you @CommonSenseScty…
— Andy Ngô 🏳️🌈 (@MrAndyNgo) September 23, 2023
Ngo later posted an update on the situation, writing on X, “Jarvis was released from Henrico County jail today without bail. His next court date is Dec. 6. His lawyer claims it’s his client’s First Amendment right to say what he did.”
Reporting from The Post Millennial:
"The claims that his post in any way constitutes a threat are unbelievable," Jarvis’ lawyer, Tom Barbour, told the Virginia Scope. "It could not be more obvious that this post was satirical and therefore constitutionally protected speech." "This case is a clear violation of Mr. Jarvis’ First Amendment right to free speech and his Fourth Amendment right against unlawful arrest and imprisonment," Barbour said.
