Man Threatens Senate Candidate With Violence | Dallas News

Man Threatens Senate Candidate With Violence | Dallas News

Published: September 10, 2026

Duration: 1:27

A Fort Worth man, Billy James McFatridge, faces terroristic threat charges after sending graphic messages to U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico—including threats to slit his throat and castrate him. Authorities traced the messages to McFatridge’s Gmail and Instagram accounts, and he admitted ownership, claiming he only wanted to scare Talarico, though he mentioned owning firearms. This isn’t his first rodeo: he previously threatened a former supervisor and was arrested for aggravated assault in 2018. Talarico’s campaign has ramped up security due to the threats, including canceling a Fort Worth event. McFatridge is on bond with strict c...