Courtesy Network Indiana
The already contentious debate over redrawing Indiana’s congressional maps has taken a dangerous turn, sparking an escalation of threats and intimidation aimed at state lawmakers.
Indiana Republican State Senator Jean Leising has become the latest target, announcing she received a pipe bomb threat over the weekend. Leising, who represents a seven-county district in Southeastern Indiana and opposes the redistricting effort, blamed the incident on “D.C. political pundits” pushing for the new maps.
“I was the target of a pipe bomb threat,” Leising wrote on social media, adding, “Thanks to the Oldenburg Town Marshall, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, and the ISP, all is okay!”
Locally, Senator Mike Bohacek issued a statement Monday saying that he and his family received a threat of a bomb placed in their home on Friday, Nov. 28.
“This recent pattern of threatening behavior and intimidation attempts is not only concerning but also illegal. I hope to see justice for this type of behavior,” said Bohacek. “I’d like to thank the Long Beach Police Department, the Porter County Sheriff’s Office, and the Indiana State Police for their quick response and assistance during this investigation. I will not be providing any additional information at this time as law enforcement conducts its investigation.”
