A Lynn man has admitted guilt in a federal court in Boston for making threats against an elected official. Justin David Gaglio, aged 51, entered a guilty plea to one count of transmitting interstate threats. The sentencing is set for September 9, 2025, by U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani. Gaglio faced charges initially in October 2024.
Gaglio’s threatening behavior began around January 2023 when he started contacting the elected official through online submissions on the official’s website. Over the period from January 2023 to September 2024, Gaglio sent more than 80 messages, occasionally sending several within minutes.
On September 8, 2024, Gaglio submitted a contact request on the official’s website where he threatened violence against the elected official and their family.
The charge of transmitting interstate threats can lead to a maximum sentence of up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine reaching $250,000. Sentences are determined by a federal district court judge according to U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and relevant statutes.
The announcement was made by United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Ted E. Docks, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Boston Division. The case received assistance from the United States Capitol Police, Massachusetts State Police, as well as Lynn and Salem Police Departments. Assistant U.S. Attorney Alathea E. Porter is handling the prosecution.
