Leigha Simonton, United States Attorney, Northern District of Texas | U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas
A man from North Texas, Robert Wilson King, aged 35, has been apprehended and charged in federal court following threats directed at ICE agents. The Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Chad E. Meacham, made the announcement on April 7, 2025.
King faces charges filed on April 3, 2025, for transmitting an interstate threat. His initial court appearance occurred before U.S. Magistrate Judge Renée Harris Toliver, and he remains detained ahead of a detention hearing scheduled for April 9, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.
The criminal complaint asserts that on March 29, 2025, King posted a threatening message on social media, stating, “If I see ICE agents in my neighborhood I’m opening fire. It’s time to stop being p****** and put the second amendment to work. ICE are not real cops, they are a secret police force with no real legal authority. Kill them.” He reportedly reiterated his intentions on a different platform shortly after.
The complaint, identified as case no. 3:25-mj-00324, also outlines further instances of King's alleged violent expressions this year. It is important to note that a criminal complaint serves as an allegation, and Mr. King, like any defendant, is considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. If found guilty, he could face a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison.
Acting U.S. Attorney Meacham commended the collaboration of several law enforcement agencies on the case, including the FBI's Dallas Field Office, the Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Secret Service, supported by the Texas Department of Safety, the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office, and the McKinney Police Department.
The prosecution is being led by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Douglas Brasher and Tiffany H. Eggers. The public is encouraged to report any potential threats to the FBI using their hotline at 1-800-CALL-FBI or through their online portal at tips.fbi.gov.
