The Department of Justice on Friday announced a two-count indictment against a Florida man who allegedly made a series of online posts threatening to kill interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba.

The DOJ identified Salvatore Russotto, a 58-year-old resident of Orlando, as the alleged perpetrator. The suspect is accused of making threats on X with the number 86, which law enforcement interprets to mean assassination. In the context of restaurants and bars, 86 often means a menu item is no longer available.

Russotto posted threatening messages, such as “Eliminate HABBA. 86 Traitor. Death penalty for all traitors” and “I HOPE YOU DIE A PAINFUL DEATH,” according to a DOJ press release.

The indictment includes one count of threatening to injure and kill Habba and a second count of retaliating against a federal law enforcement officer by threat. If convicted on both, Russotto could face up to 10 years in federal prison.

The indictment was announced by interim U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida Greg Kehoe.

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