Members of the grand jury in Fulton County, Ga., that voted to indict former President Donald Trump last week have been facing threats after their personal information started circulating online, according to authorities.
In a statement, the sheriff's office said that "the Fulton County Sheriff's Office is aware that personal information of members of the Fulton County Grand Jury is being shared on various platforms. As the lead agency, our investigators are working closely with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to track down the origin of threats in Fulton County and other jurisdictions. 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."
Georgia law requires that the grand juror's names be made public by the district attorney's office as part of the grand jury process.
In addition, an FBI spokesperson said last week that the agency is investigating threats against county officials. FBI Atlanta spokesperson Tony Thomas said in a statement that "FBI Atlanta is aware of threats of violence against Fulton County officials and is working with the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. Individuals found responsible for making threats in violation of state and/or federal laws will be prosecuted."