JACKSON HOLE, WYO – A California man charged with making threats to a newspaper has a residence in Jackson Hole.
Robert Chain, 68, of Encino, California, was arrested last week on one count of making threatening communications in interstate commerce after he allegedly made 14 phone calls to the newsroom at the Boston Globe during a 12-day period from August 10-22.
Chain called and threatened to shoot reporters there for their “treasonous” coverage of President Trump.
In one recorded call, Chain said, “You’re the enemy of the people, and we’re going to kill every f—ing one of you. Hey, why don’t you call the F, why don’t you call Mueller, maybe he can help you out, buddy. I’m going to shoot you in the f—ing head later today at four o’clock. Goodbye.”
Chain was arrested by FBI SWAT at his home in Encino Thursday without incident. A reported 20 weapons were seized. He was arraigned in Los Angeles later that day and released on $50,000 bond with the stipulation he surrender all firearms in his possession.
Chain is scheduled to appear in federal court in Boston on September 24. Chain’s wife, Betsy Chain, is reportedly a licensed attorney in California. It does not appear she is handling her husband’s case at this time.
According to county records, Chain owns a condominium in Teton Shadows off Sagebrush Drive.
