Charges filed against man accused of threatening Maricopa County supervisor

PHOENIX - Charges have been filed against a man accused of threatening Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced on June 20 that charges were filed against 44-year-old Phoenix man Ryan Hadland for allegedly using an electronic communication to terrify, intimidate, threaten or harass after allegedly sending a threatening email to Gates on Nov. 12, 2022.

Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates

Hadland faces up to six months in jail and a $2,500 fine.