California man who threatened to kill GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz sentenced by Florida Justice Department

Eugene Huelsman was sentenced this week after he left a voicemail message on the phone of Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz last year, where he threatened to kill him.

"The free exercise of speech is central to our democracy. However, the communication of threats of physical violence, in this case by an individual who had previously made and been investigated for similar threats of violence, is clearly unlawful," Coody said.

"With our law enforcement partners, we are committed to protecting public safety for all citizens," he added.