The Alberta RCMP have charged a man with two counts of uttering threats after he allegedly posted threatening messages on Twitter targeting Prime Minster Justin Trudeau and Premier Rachel Notley.
Orion Rutley was arrested on Jan. 19 and charged with two counts of uttering threats.
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Rutley was released with several conditions, including not contacting the prime minister or Alberta premier, not using social media and not possessing weapons.
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He is scheduled to appear in Provincial Court in Leduc on Feb. 8.
Court documents show Rutley was previously convicted of two firearms offences. In 2006, he was given a conditional sentence for careless use/storage of a firearm and unauthorized possession of a firearm.
Police continue to investigate but are not providing any more details at this time.
Global News reached out to the premier’s office but was told she would not be commenting as the matter is now before the courts.
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