TAMPA, Fla. – United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced that Benjamin Rubin, 79, New Port Richey, has pleaded guilty to transmitting interstate threats to kill multiple federal agents. Mr. Rubin could be sentenced to up to 10 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.
According to court documents, Rubin began posting his grievances on social media sometime in February 2025. His posts became increasingly violent and he began threatening to injure or kill U.S. government officials and politicians.
On February 20, 2025, Rubin posted that the head of a federal law enforcement agency “will be assassinated.” Two days later, Rubin posted: [U.S. Cabinet Member] I appeared in an advertisement about illegal activities. Next time I see her in person, I’ll probably take a photo for her. ”
The case was investigated by the U.S. Secret Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Pasco Sheriff’s Office. The case is being prosecuted by U.S. Special Assistant Joseph Wheeler III.
