Who is Jonathan Bohn? Minnesota lobbyist accused of threatening to shoot lawmakers over textual content

The 41-year-old from Woodbury has been charged with one rely of threats of violence following a disturbing incident that has shaken each political insiders and public officers.

On 18 June 2025, the Carver County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by a Waconia resident who reported receiving threatening messages from Bohn. The court docket paperwork element that the texts have been graphic, violent, and deeply unsettling. 

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Some of the messages Bohn allegedly despatched

“…Today I purchased 500 bullets. I can’t wait to shoot considered one of you mom****ers within the face.”

“Excited to have my gun on the Capitol and blow someone’s fu***** face off.”

“You’re a s— individual.” 

“…I can’t wait to pop ne you morher——- within the head.”

The recipient, who hadn’t spoken with Bohn for a while on account of political variations, advised investigators the messages have been so distressing he left a restaurant early, went dwelling, and locked his doorways. He additionally expressed concern that Bohn steadily visits the Capitol in his skilled position as a lobbyist.

While the #Minnesota House Information Services clarified that Bohn’s threats weren’t directed at a selected lawmaker. 

However, the state continues to be reeling from the 14 June shootings that killed Rep. #Melissa Hortman and her husband, and injured Sen. John Hoffman and his spouse. The shooter, Vance Boelter, is in federal custody.

‘I used to be grieving the horrific acts of violence’: Bohn points apology

Bohn, who works carefully with legislators, later issued a written apology and tried to clarify his actions: “Earlier this week, I used to be grieving the horrific acts of violence dedicated towards my pals and colleagues… I used language that I deeply remorse. The phrases have been spoken from ache, not from intent. I’m a hurting individual, not a violent one.”

“I condemn violence in all its varieties… I’m profoundly sorry that my phrases have created a distraction throughout this time of collective mourning.”

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Though he posted bail following a listening to on 20 June, the court docket positioned strict circumstances on Bohn, together with no contact with the sufferer, staying at the very least a half mile from the Capitol, and a ban on firearms. His subsequent court docket look is scheduled for 27 August 2025.