Federal authorities arrest a Florida man for online threats to kill individuals linked to the Epstein case, prompting new scrutiny.

Florida Man Charged After Threatening Violence on Social Media

A Florida man has been taken into federal custody after authorities allege he made graphic and violent threats to kill people connected to the late Jeffrey Epstein’s client list. The arrest, detailed in an FBI criminal complaint filed in the Middle District of Florida, highlights continued public and law enforcement focus on the high-profile Epstein case.

According to the complaint, Terrell Bailey-Corsey posted a series of disturbing messages on X (formerly Twitter) on July 15. Engaging with X’s AI tool Grok, Bailey-Corsey allegedly threatened that if he saw anyone involved with Epstein’s network in real life, he would “kill on sight, with a machete,” emphasizing he wanted the violence to be visible and explicit. “I will KILL EVERYONE ON THE LIST. ON SIGHT. AND THEY ABSOLUTELY DESERVE IT,” he allegedly wrote, according to FBI documentation.

Authorities report that Bailey-Corsey’s online threats did not stop at unnamed individuals. The FBI complaint also details threats directed at three specific, unnamed government officials, as well as other violent and graphic posts. In one particularly explicit message, he warned, “IT'S TIME TO START KILLING POLITICIANS ON SIGHT.”

Threats Escalate to Multiple Platforms

The FBI notes that Bailey-Corsey’s threatening rhetoric extended beyond X, with similar posts made on Facebook. He allegedly appeared in a video on the platform, making direct threats against another government official. Federal investigators say the posts spanned from June 22 through July 15 and repeatedly called for violence against politicians and anyone associated with Epstein’s client list.

Bailey-Corsey was taken into custody after the FBI established probable cause under federal law prohibiting interstate threats. During questioning, the complaint states, he admitted to making the posts and expressed remorse for his actions. Authorities also confirmed he possessed weapons, including a knife, a machete, and a bow and arrow.

The criminal complaint concludes that Bailey-Corsey “knowingly transmitted in interstate commerce a true threat to injure the person of another,” referencing a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 875(c), a federal law concerning threats communicated across state lines.

DOJ Seeks Transparency in Epstein Case Amid Public Pressure

The arrest comes at a moment of renewed scrutiny over the Epstein investigation. On Friday, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the Department of Justice would move to unseal previously secret grand jury transcripts related to the notorious sex trafficking case. The DOJ cited intense public interest in the matter as a driving factor behind the decision.

The move to unseal records follows years of speculation and demands for greater transparency around the Epstein case and those who may have been involved. The DOJ has not provided further comment on the timing or details of the document release.

As the case against Bailey-Corsey moves forward, federal authorities reaffirm their commitment to investigating and prosecuting threats of violence, particularly those fueled by high-profile controversies that continue to attract widespread attention.