ICE ARRESTS FLORIDA MAN OVER BLUESKY DEATH THREATS; AGENCY SAYS THREATS UP 8,000%
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement|Oct 31, 2025
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HSI Ft. Myers arrested Joseph Rocco Giancola Jr. of Cape Coral, FL, for repeatedly posting explicit death threats against ICE officials on Bluesky under the alias “Cain Delon.” ICE officials said such threats are criminal, not protected speech, and cited sharp year-over-year spikes in assaults and threats against personnel. The case aligns with a broader uptick in violent rhetoric targeting ICE across social media and recent related arrests. Giancola is a U.S. citizen; the investigation highlights growing agent-safety and online extremism concerns.
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