Press Release
Jamaica Man Sentenced For Threatening A Judge
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Georgia
U.S. Attorney G. F. “Pete” Peterman, III announces that Delroy Anthony McLean, age 42, from Jamaica, was sentenced today to serve 41 months in Federal prison for threatening a Federal official. The sentence was handed down by Honorable Clay D. Land, Chief U.S. District Court Judge, in Columbus.
Mr. McLean’s case was tried before a jury on October 4-5, 2016 in Columbus. Evidence at trial showed that he was a detainee awaiting deportation at Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Georgia. During a hearing at the facility, Mr. McLean threatened to “bash the head” of Judge Sandra Arrington-Dempsey. He also threatened the judge’s husband and repeated his threats outside the courtroom. After serving his sentence, it is expected that Mr. McLean will be deported to his native Jamaica.
U.S. Attorney Peterman said, “Federal judges are public servants who should be free from threats and intimidation while carrying out their duties. Respect for law and the courts is essential to the functioning of our judicial system. This substantial sentence should make clear that behavior such as that of Mr. McLean will not be tolerated in the Middle District of Georgia.”
The case was investigated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Assistant United States Attorney Melvin E. Hyde, Jr. prosecuted the case on behalf of the Government.
Inquiries regarding this case should be directed to Pamela Lightsey, United States Attorney’s Office at (478) 621-2603.
Updated February 16, 2017
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National Security
Violent Crime
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