A Tampa resident has pleaded guilty to transmitting a threat to harm a member of the United States House of Representatives. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida announced that Myles M. McQuade, 30, admitted guilt to interstate transmission of a threat targeting a U.S. Congresswoman and her immediate family.
According to court documents, on September 12, 2025, McQuade used social media to send messages that included violent threats against the Congresswoman and her family members.
The United States Capitol Police led the investigation into the case. Special Assistant United States Attorney Joseph Wheeler III is prosecuting.
McQuade faces up to five years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been scheduled.
"United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces that Myles M. McQuade (30, Tampa) has pleaded guilty to interstate transmission of a threat to injure a Member of the United States House of Representatives. McQuade faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set."
