Far-right influencer Jake Lang arrested in Texas on terroristic threats charge
Jake Lang, a far-right influencer previously pardoned by President Trump for his role in the January 6 Capitol riot, was arrested in Dallas on a state felony charge of making terroristic threats. The arrest followed his presence outside a courthouse during a murder trial, where he allegedly threatened violence if the defendant was not convicted. The case highlights tensions between free speech protections and law enforcement responses to threatening statements.
Jake Lang, 31, was arrested Tuesday after arriving at Dallas airport on a third-degree felony charge of making terroristic threats. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Lang had appeared outside the Collin County courthouse multiple times during the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, who was convicted Tuesday of killing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf in April 2025. The victim's family told CBS News that Lang allegedly threatened to shoot Anthony in the head if he was not convicted. In a video posted from Dallas County Jail, a man claiming to be Lang characterized the arrest as "lawfare" against a "First Amendment protester," stating he had said "we the people will deal with justice" if Anthony was acquitted. Lang's bail was set at $1 million. This arrest marks his latest legal trouble since receiving a presidential pardon in 2025 for his alleged role in the January 6 Capitol riot; he was also arrested last week on trespassing charges in Frisco and faces trial in Minnesota next month on vandalism allegations.
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Far-right influencer arrested in Texas on charge of making terroristic threats
Influencer Jake Lang arrested again in North Texas on terroristic threat charge, held on $1M bond
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