ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Esther Udoji, a Nigerian-American radiologist based in Atlanta, has become the target of hostility from supporters of former US president Donald Trump.
Udoji was among the 23 jurors who indicted Trump on felony racketeering charges related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia.
The announcement of Trump’s indictment on Wednesday triggered a wave of anger among his supporters, leading to the doxxing of the grand jury members who supported the indictment.
Doxxing involves releasing personal information on social media without consent, and in this case, the addresses of the jurors were quickly unearthed.
“The MAGAs are sharing the addresses of grand jurors online,” a user on Truth Social stated. “I fear there might be violence if anyone confronts them.”
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Threats and racial slurs were directed at Esther Udoji, despite the fact that her stance on the indictment is unknown, Peoples Gazette reports.
“Everyone on that jury should be hung,” another social media user wrote on an online forum.
The vitriol was fueled by the fact that she ranked as the 22nd juror out of 23 who found probable cause to charge Trump. The indictment only required a majority vote, not unanimous agreement.
The disdainful rhetoric towards Udoji highlights the intense polarization surrounding this politically charged case.
Trump’s refusal to denounce the threats has further emboldened his fervent supporters, who continue to intimidate not only jurors but also anyone perceived as his opponent.
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Law enforcement agencies have taken these threats seriously and are actively working to trace their origins.
Natalie Ammons, the communications director for the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, emphasized their commitment to ensuring the safety of those who performed their civic duty on the grand jury.
As this case unfolds, it underscores the broader issues of political division and the alarming potential for online hostility to translate into real-world danger.
The attack on Esther Udoji highlights the challenges faced by individuals who participate in legal proceedings involving high-profile figures, and the urgent need to address online harassment.
“We take this matter very seriously and are coordinating with our law enforcement partners to respond quickly to any credible threat and to ensure the safety of those individuals who carried out their civic duty,” The Hill quoted Ms Ammons as saying.