New: House GOP removes Detroit Democrat from committees, citing 'threats' in her Facebook video.
Rep. Cynthia Johnson, who posted video Tuesday, had received death threats after she attempted to question Rudy Giuliani during a recent legislative hearing. https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/12/09/house-gop-says-detroit-democrat-made-threats-facebook-video/3865617001/
Rep. Cynthia Johnson, who posted video Tuesday, had received death threats after she attempted to question Rudy Giuliani during a recent legislative hearing. https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/12/09/house-gop-says-detroit-democrat-made-threats-facebook-video/3865617001/
At end of video, Johnson referenced law enforcement finding someone who'd threatened her: "So this is just a warning to you Trumpers. Be careful...And for those of you who are soldiers, you know how to do it. Do it right. Be in order. Make them pay." https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/12/09/house-gop-says-detroit-democrat-made-threats-facebook-video/3865617001/
I've asked Rep. Johnson for comment. Also asked GOP House leaders if they are aware of any investigation into Johnson re: comments. I've asked Michigan AG and others for comment as well. https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/12/09/house-gop-says-detroit-democrat-made-threats-facebook-video/3865617001/
Update: A spokesman for House GOP leadership says video was referred to law enforcement. Doesn't say which agency.
Again, I've called and emailed Rep. Johnson for comment. Requested comment from House Dems as well https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/12/09/house-gop-says-detroit-democrat-made-threats-facebook-video/3865617001/?907
Again, I've called and emailed Rep. Johnson for comment. Requested comment from House Dems as well https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/12/09/house-gop-says-detroit-democrat-made-threats-facebook-video/3865617001/?907