Man arrested in connection with Obama 'Twitter threat'

A 21-year-old man has been arrested by the US Secret Service for allegedly posting threats to kill President Barack Obama on Twitter.

Man arrested in connection with Obama 'Twitter threat'
Fri, 07 Sep, 2012 - 09:14

A 21-year-old man has been arrested by the US Secret Service for allegedly posting threats to kill President Barack Obama on Twitter.

Authorities said Donte Jamar Sims, from Charlotte in North Carolina, was detained on Wednesday.

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