NYC Woman Released After Threatening to Kill President Trump
A New York City woman, Nathalie Rose Jones, 50, who made disturbing social media posts threatening to kill President Trump, has been released on electronic monitoring by Chief US District Judge James Boasberg. The judge, appointed by Obama, ordered Jones to undergo psychiatric evaluation.
<img src="https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/nath-jones-undated-facebook-post-109780866.jpg?w=770" alt="Nathalie Rose Jones in an undated Facebook post outside the White House">Jones' Threats:
In a series of Facebook posts, Jones made explicit threats against President Trump, including stating she would "sacrificially kill" him. She also urged Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to arrange Trump's arrest. These threats were made across multiple states and reported to the FBI.
<img src="https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/2023-boasberg-starts-seven-year-108906498.jpg?w=1024" alt="Judge James Boasberg">Judge's Decision:
Despite a prior denial of bail due to the severity of the threats, Judge Boasberg ultimately released Jones. Court documents indicate that friends of Jones informed the judge of her history of schizophrenia and other mental health issues, but emphasized a lack of prior violence. This decision has sparked controversy.
The Aftermath:
The release has been met with varied reactions. US Attorney Jeanine Pirro emphasized the seriousness of such threats and pledged unwavering prosecution. Jones is still awaiting trial on felony charges of threatening to kill the President.
This case highlights the complex interplay between mental health and legal proceedings in high-profile cases.
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