Murder of Judge Esther Salas' son highlights surge in threats to federal judges and their families

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The murder of a New Jersey federal judge’s son has put the spotlight on an alarming trend that officials say continues to rise: threats against federal judges and their families. The son of Judge Esther Salas, a freshman at Catholic University in Washington, D.C., was killed in the family’s home in

The murder of a New Jersey federal judge’s son has put the spotlight on an alarming trend that officials say continues to rise: threats against federal judges and their families.

Judge Salas, who is now under 24-hour protection, had received threats in the past and authorities are investigating whether there is any connection between those prior threats and the shooting, sources said. The U.S. Marshals Service says the increase is due to"improved effectiveness in data collection and reporting of potential threats."

According to the American Bar Association, before Robart left the Seattle, Washington, courthouse, his personal information was put out on the internet, along with his wife’s information .

 

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