An Edgewater man has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for making threats against former U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia). Seth Jason, 64, pleaded guilty to two counts related to threats he made during Greene’s tenure in Congress, which ended with her resignation on January 5, 2026. His prison term will be followed by 24 months of supervised release, and he is scheduled to begin serving his sentence by September 18. He will be housed at a low-security federal correctional facility designated for nonviolent offenders.

Federal court documents detail that Jason made a series of anonymous phone calls to Greene’s congressional office over a 15-month period, from October 2023 to January 2025. The calls, totaling eight in number, originated from a phone line at the Voice of America headquarters in Washington, D.C., where Jason was employed. The calls included death threats. In one voicemail cited by investigators, Jason warned Greene to "Make your last will ready" and threatened violence against her and her staff, stating the only sound they would hear would be gunfire.

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro emphasized the seriousness of threats against public officials, noting the increase in such incidents. She said, “No one should have to live their life in fear wondering if threats are about to be fulfilled,” underscoring her office’s commitment to prosecuting such crimes.

In court filings, Jason’s defense acknowledged the threatening nature of his actions but argued they were provoked by Greene’s “outrageous hate speech” and alleged antisemitic remarks. Despite this reasoning, the defense admitted that Greene’s speech did not justify Jason’s conduct. The filing asserted that any person of decency would be outraged by Greene’s alleged public antisemitic comments, which they said motivated Jason’s behavior.

Marjorie Taylor Greene submitted a letter to the court in April urging that Jason receive the maximum penalty, citing concerns for her safety, as well as that of her family and former staff. Greene sought a full sentence to protect against future threats.

Jason’s attorney, Dennis Murphy, did not provide comment when contacted. The case highlights ongoing concerns about the safety of members of Congress amid rising threats directed at government officials.