Chicago Man Charged With Sending Darren Bailey Voicemail Death Threat

A Chicago man has been charged with allegedly sending Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey a voicemail threatening to “mutilate and kill” him. Scott Lennox, 21, of 3300 N. Lake Shore Drive, is charged with one felony count each of threatening a public official, telephone harassment and harassment by electronic communications, according to the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office. According to a Chicago police report, Lennox left Bailey a voicemail at 10:27 p.m. Oct. 28 in which he threatened to “mutilate and kill” him. Illinois State Police learned Lennox used his cellphone to make the threats against Bailey. Police said Lennox admitted making the threats. He was arrested at 10 p.m. Monday at his Chicago home. He’ll appear for a bond hearing in Cook County later Wednesday. In a statement to NBC Chicago, Bailey implored the state to come together to “fight for the safety and prosperity of every Illinoisan.” “Divisive, inflammatory, and misleading rhetoric is driving hatred across our state as some attempt to label political opponents as dangerous threats,” Bailey said. “Whether we agree or disagree on policies, we are all Americans. I pray this young man gets the help he needs. We must bring our state together and fight for the safety and prosperity of every Illinoisan.” Illinois Midterm Elections Oct 25 Pritzker, Bailey Battle in Race for Illinois Governor Illinois Governors Race Oct 31 Bailey, Gabbard Blast Pritzker on Crime as Illinois' Governor's Race Enters Final Week Bailey is running against J.B. Pritzker in the Illinois governor race. In a statement on Twitter, Pritzker wrote, “The violent rhetoric and division we’re seeing across our country is unacceptable. Hatred in any form has no home in Illinois.” Top races, voting FAQ and more. Get everything you need before Election Day with our Voters Guide.

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