Jeffrey Scott Hamm, Jr., a 32-year-old resident of Binghamton, New York, appeared in federal court on Feb. 27 for an initial hearing on charges of making threats to the President and federal agents using interstate communications.
The case is significant as it involves alleged threats made online against high-ranking government officials and law enforcement personnel. Such cases highlight ongoing concerns about the use of digital platforms to issue violent threats.
According to the complaint, Hamm allegedly posted comments on YouTube during January 2026 that threatened violence against the President, unnamed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, and supporters of the President. First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III said: “The defendant used interstate communications to threaten President Trump, ICE agents, and others with acts of violence. This Office, together with the FBI, will pursue anyone who makes such threats swiftly and aggressively. The defendant would have been better off saving his breath; now he’ll have plenty of time to reflect on his words while facing the consequences for them in federal court. Threats of this nature will not be tolerated, and anyone who ignores this warning will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.”
Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Craig Tremaroli also commented: “Mr. Hamm tried to hide behind a keyboard, but this arrest should prove if you’re making dangerous threats of violence online, the FBI will find you and hold you accountable. Threats of violence against the President, public officials, law enforcement, or any member of our community are illegal and will not be tolerated. FBI Albany will continue to leverage the partnerships and resources of our Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) to identify, investigate, and ensure anyone taking part in such illegal activity is brought to justice.”
Hamm was ordered detained pending further proceedings by United States Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric in Binghamton federal court.
The charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison, a fine up to $250,000, and up to three years supervised release if convicted. The FBI is investigating the case while Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen C. Green is prosecuting it.
Officials remind that charges are accusations only; Hamm is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
