Edwin Guerrero was sentenced to nearly 10 years in federal prison for sending violent, antisemitic threats to former Florida state representative Randy Fine and his children.
Key facts
- •Edwin Guerrero pleaded guilty in March to making interstate threats to injure another person.
- •Randy Fine stated that police officers were sent to protect his son on August 14, 2024, following the threats.
- •The FBI and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement conducted the investigation into the case.
- •Fine testified that the threats against his children made his 'blood run cold' and left him fearing for his family's safety.
- •US Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe stated that threats against public officials or those targeted for their religious or political beliefs will not be tolerated.
Edwin Guerrero, 26, was sentenced to nine years and 11 months in federal prison for making antisemitic threats against former Florida state representative Randy Fine and his two minor sons. The US Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida announced the sentencing on Wednesday, noting that Guerrero also received a $15,000 fine.
Nature of the Threats
Between August 10 and August 15, 2024, Guerrero sent a series of social media messages targeting Fine and his children. Court documents indicate that some posts included references to the children being Jewish and were accompanied by an image of a deceased individual with significant head trauma. In one instance, Guerrero sent a message from an IP address in Spain that included an image of a person appearing to hold a firearm and suggested he was traveling to Brevard County.
Investigation and Sentencing
Investigators tracked the threats to Guerrero while he was in Spain. Upon his return to the United States, he admitted to sending the messages during an interview with authorities. A search of his phone later revealed a history of antisemitic and anti-Israel content. During the sentencing, US District Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe determined the crimes were motivated by hate and emphasized the necessity of deterring threats against elected officials and protected classes.
Timeline
- August 10-15, 2024Guerrero sent a series of antisemitic threats via social media.
- August 14, 2024Police officers arrived at the Fine residence to protect his son.
- March 2025Guerrero pleaded guilty to making interstate threats.
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