Comedian Rhett McLaughlin has reportedly obtained a temporary restraining order against a man named Josiah Galvin who threatened him with violence, including a 9/11-style terrorist attack. The comic and YouTube personality filed for from Galvin earlier in May after he allegedly received repeated threats that he believed to be serious, according to . The unwelcome correspondence from Galvin dated back to May 6, and included a threat to commit a “911 attack” by blowing up McLaughlin’s offices.
McLaughlin claimed that Galvin also specifically threatened to kill him, according to TMZ. LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 06: Rhett & Link attend HBO’s Official Golden Globe Awards After Party at Circa 55 Restaurant on January 6, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by FilmMagic/FilmMagic for HBO) McLaughlin said the threat to bomb his office included details that were particularly troubling, including his physical address, according to TMZ.
The comedian’s court filing claimed that he was worried Galvin’s threats of violence would escalate if he discovered that McLaughlin had sought a restraining order. McLaughlin also claimed that he had hired extra security to safeguard him and his property. BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 13: Rhett and Link arrive at the 9th Annual Streamy Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on December 13, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California.
(Photo by Morgan Lieberman/FilmMagic) In his filing, McLaughlin claims that he is concerned that Galvin might a.
