A Montana man pleaded not guilty to federal charges of threatening to assault and murder former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Richard Lee Rogers of Yellowstone County entered the plea during his initial appearance in federal court. Rogers is charged with threats to injure and murder a member of Congress, as well as making harassing telephone calls. The threats allegedly occurred in February and were intended as retaliation for McCarthy's actions as House speaker.A Montana man pleaded not guilty to federal charges of threatening to assault and murder former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Richard Lee Rogers of Yellowstone County entered the plea during his initial appearance in federal court. Rogers is charged with threats to injure and murder a member of Congress, as well as making harassing telephone calls. The threats allegedly occurred in February and were intended as retaliation for McCarthy's actions as House speaker.
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