Minnesota Man Arrested for Allegedly Plotting Pam Bondi’s Assassination

A Minnesota resident has been apprehended following allegations of soliciting the assassination of Attorney General Pam Bondi. Tyler Avalos, 29, reportedly offered $45,000 for her killing, as detailed in court documents.

Details of the Threat

According to an affidavit from FBI Special Agent Caleb Jurchisin, Avalos made the threat through a TikTok post. He explicitly stated his desire for Bondi to be “dead or alive,” with a preference for her death. The TikTok contained an image of Bondi marked with a sniper-scope red dot on her forehead.

Investigation and Arrest

The investigation commenced on October 9 after the FBI received a tip from an informant in Detroit. This individual flagged Avalos’s TikTok activity, prompting further scrutiny by federal authorities.

The FBI’s inquiry was aided by TikTok, Google, and Comcast, which helped track Avalos, revealing he registered on TikTok using a Samsung Galaxy phone. He was subsequently charged with creating an online post that threatened injury and appeared in court last Wednesday, where he waived his right to a preliminary hearing. He was released on personal recognizance but is required to wear a GPS monitor.

Criminal History

Avalos has a significant criminal history, including a stalking conviction from July 2022 in Dakota County and a domestic battery charge in August 2016 in Polk County, Florida. He also faced misdemeanor battery charges in 2019 that were reduced from felony domestic assault after strangulation.

Anarchist Ideology

The affidavit indicates that Avalos identifies as an anarchist. His TikTok username featured an anarchist symbol, and he had pinned an “Anarchist FAQ book” to his profile. Anarchism is described as a political philosophy that seeks to abolish the state in favor of stateless societies and voluntary associations.

Responses and Next Steps

Lawyers representing Avalos have not responded to requests for comments regarding his actions. Meanwhile, Bondi’s office has chosen not to comment on the ongoing situation. TikTok, Google, and Comcast have also remained silent following inquiries.

• Suspect: Tyler Avalos, 29 years old
• Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
• Threat Amount: $45,000
• Investigation Start Date: October 9
• Charges: Online post containing a threat to injure
• Criminal History:
  • Stalking conviction, July 2022
  • Domestic battery charge, August 2016
  • Misdemeanor battery, 2019