Colorado Man Faces Federal Charges for Death Threats Against Former President, Tesla CEO, and Electric Vehicle Owners
DENVER, Colo. — A Colorado man has been federally charged for threatening to kill former President Donald Trump, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and Tesla owners across the United States, according to federal court documents. The 58-year-old Carl Howard Payne Jr. of Colorado Springs was arrested following an investigation into a series of emails threatening high-profile figures and the general public. Authorities detailed that Payne sent multiple emails starting in March 2025 to various national media …