in December 2023, Howell approached FBI Special Agent Randy Copley at Copley's Pike County residence and told the agent he wanted to report a crime. Copley, the complaint said, told Howell to contact the FBI's toll-free number to report the crime and Howell thanked Copley and left his residence. However

r retaliating against a federal official by threat. The article mentioned that in December 2023, Howell approached FBI Special Agent Randy Copley at Copley's Pike County residence and told the agent he wanted to report a crime. Copley, the complaint said, told Howell to contact the FBI's toll-free numb

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