PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A Democratic anti-abortion legislator says he was threatened in a letter submitted to the House Judiciary Committee that referenced him.
Rhode Island State Police say they are investigating the letter submitted by Melanie DuPont, a 2018 candidate for state Senate.
In her letter, she says that anytime Rep. Gregory Costantino “tries to abridge my rights as a woman, and endanger my life, I, Melanie DuPont, should return the favor.”
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DuPont said Thursday it was satire and she didn’t intend to actually threaten Costantino. Rhode Island Democratic Party chair and state Rep. Joseph McNamara says the letter was uncalled for and unlawful, arguing DuPont should be prosecuted.
Costantino says he decided to contact authorities after discussing the letter with his family.
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