Barack Obama assassination plot in Denver
Tharin Robert Gartrell. Gartrell was arrested early Sunday, Aug., 24, 2008. Three men who authorities initially feared were plotting to assassinate Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention are facing only gun charges. Federal law enforcement officials in Denver said Tuesday the three men and woman arrested Sunday are not expected to be charged with making threatening statements, conspiracy or other national security-related crimes.
It's possible — but unlikely — that additional charges could come later, the official said.
Tharin Gartrell was initially pulled over by police for suspected drunk driving on August 24, 2008. As police investigated him, they discovered A bullet proof vest, Rifles, a scope, ammunition and an undisclosed amount of methamphetamine.[1] is a person under arrest for allegedly attempting to assassinate presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama during the Democratic National Convention in Denver, CO. Police found the suspect when he was driving recklessly on a Denver Highway[2]