What's happened
Tyler Anderson, 30, of Dover, New Hampshire, has been indicted for sending threatening text messages to multiple presidential candidates.
Why it matters
The indictment of Tyler Anderson for threatening multiple presidential candidates is significant due to the potential impact on the safety and security of political figures and the potential implications for free and fair elections.
What the papers say
The New York Times and The Independent provide detailed accounts of the threatening text messages sent by Tyler Anderson, while AP News and NY Post focus on the legal proceedings and additional charges brought against Anderson. The articles offer varying levels of detail and emphasis on the specific threats made by Anderson, as well as the legal process and potential penalties he may face.
How we got here
Tyler Anderson was initially arrested on December 9 for sending threatening text messages to a presidential candidate, and has since been indicted on additional charges for threatening the lives of different candidates.
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