Alaska man charged with threatening, stalking Dearborn mayor

James Lawhorn, a resident of Wasilla, Alaska, was charged with seven counts of making threats in interstate commerce and one count of stalking. The alleged threats, which were racist, anti-Muslim, and anti-LGBTQ+ language, targeted Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud. A leading Islamic advocacy organization welcomed the charges, urging authorities to ensure that anyone responsible for making credible threats is held accountable.