News about Tyler Anderson

The jury began weighing the case against Tyler Anderson (pictured left), 30, of Dover on Tuesday after a trial that began Monday. His lawyer did not immediately respond to email and phone messages seeking comment. A court filing said 'the government has learned that the defendant is deceased.' Prosecutors have moved to dismiss the indictment.

The number of suicide threats and threats of violence against politicians has increased around the world, according to Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco. 'Law enforcement agents, judges, and election officials have been targeted by threats,' she told ABC's This Week, and we're seeing it and responding.' Monaco said that "the current conflict" has 'heightened risk environment, as well as threats against officials.'

On Monday, Vivek Ramaswamy and his allies were exposed to death threats from a New Hampshire man ahead of a campaign trip to the early primary election state. Tyler Anderson, 30, of Dover, was arrested by the FBI and faces up to five years in jail, three years of probation, and a maximum fine of $250,000 for attacking a presidential candidate. The actual candidate was not identified in official papers, but Ramaswamy's campaign told DailyMail.com that he had received the threatening texts.

As New York's air quality index reaches a 185 rating due to smoke overtaking the sky as a result of Canadian wildfires, the Yankees took the field in potentially volatile weather. On Tuesday, thick smoke from the north descended on New York City, with an orange glow hanging above the iconic skyline, covering the Statue of Liberty's famed monuments. The Bronx was no exception, as the sky over Yankee Stadium glowed a mix of orange and dark grey.

Walker Buehler, a right-hander for the Los Angeles Dodgers, will have season-ending elbow surgery, marking a setback for the team with the best record in the majors. Dr. Neal ElAttrache will do the surgery on August 23 for the Dodgers' four-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers. 'It's certainly a blow,' Dodgers boss Dave Roberts said. We're much more effective with Walker on our football team, but there's nothing we can do about it.' We still think we have enough guys to prevent runs from happening until October, but we want him to be a part of this.'