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Dallas Man Sentenced 210 Months For Threats To Federal Judges
Dallas man gets 210 months federal prison for mailing white powder threats to judges and federal courthouses
In brief
Dallas man gets 210 months federal prison for mailing white powder threats to judges and federal courthouses Convicted felon Donald Ray McCray received 210 months in federal prison for threatening federal judges and sending hoax biological weapons Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Sentence Details
Donald Ray McCray, 67, received 210 months federal prison plus three years supervised release after federal jury convicted him on four counts.
“Donald McCray's threats were aimed at the very core of our justice system”
Threats Made
McCray mailed white powder to Fort Worth and Amarillo federal courthouses in March 2025, threatening to kill government employees and judges.
Courthouse Shutdown
One letter caused Fort Worth federal courthouse shutdown and HAZMAT response involving multiple agencies.
Past Conviction
McCray had a 2019 Texas state court conviction for threatening a state judge under similar circumstances.
Federal Response
U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould called McCray's actions a criminal attempt to bully and destabilize the justice system.
Investigation
FBI Dallas and U.S. Marshals led the investigation with help from postal inspectors and multiple local agencies.
The headline
Convicted felon Donald Ray McCray received 210 months in federal prison for threatening federal judges and sending hoax biological weapons
