Montreal man charged with uttering death threats against Trudeau

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Accused Paul Clarissou will appear in Montreal courthouse Wednesday

The RCMP have charged a 30-year-old Montreal man after he allegedly threatened to kill Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a social media post.

Paul Clarissou was charged with uttering threats against the prime minister after allegedly making statements on his X account (formerly Twitter).

The RCMP takes seriously any threats that can affect one’s sense of security. Violent statements will not be tolerated, the RCMP said in a statement. Perpetrators may face criminal charges involving significant sentences.

The force said the charge was laid Jan. 31, after a short investigation by the RCMP’s Integrated National Security Enforcement Team.

Clarissou will appear in a Montreal courthouse Wednesday to answer the charge.

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