Text Threats and Plea Deals | Richmond News

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

A Virginia man named Michael Strawmyer is facing jail time after threatening to kill a former lawmaker, Kim Taylor, during her campaign via a chilling text message. Though he admitted guilt and took a plea deal, reducing his potential sentence from ten to five years, his defense claimed he was just overwhelmed by campaign spam. Taylor expressed relief the case is resolved, thanking law enforcement and supporters, and reaffirming that threats have no place in politics. This case serves as a stark reminder that even in heated political moments, violence and threats carry serious consequences…