A Franklin resident, Brian Landry, has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of making a threat in violation of the law. The plea was announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack in Concord.
Landry, 69, admitted guilt to one count of transmitting a threat in interstate communication before U.S. District Court Judge Samantha Elliott. His sentencing is scheduled for October 2, 2025.
Court documents and statements revealed that on May 17, 2023, Landry left a threatening voicemail at the district office of an unnamed U.S. Senator. In the message, he claimed to be a veteran sniper and threatened harm unless changes were made by the Senator: “Hey stupid I’m a veteran sniper. And unless you change your ways, I got my scope pointed in your direction and I’m coming to get you. You’re a dead man walking you piece of f***ing sh*t.” The call was traced back to Landry’s phone number. During an interview with investigators, Landry acknowledged making the call but initially could not remember the exact content of his message.
The conviction carries potential penalties including up to five years imprisonment, three years supervised release, and fines reaching $250,000. Sentencing will be determined by a federal district court judge based on applicable guidelines and statutes.
The investigation was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and United States Capitol Police with assistance from New Hampshire State Police as well as police departments from Franklin and Manchester. Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles L. Rombeau is handling prosecution duties for this case.
