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A 48-year-old man from Seattle, who was arrested after he was accused of threatening to kill US congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, was released from prison on Wednesday, 13 July, the Seattle Times reported.
The man was apprehended on the night of 9 July, from outside the democrat's residence. The congresswoman, in her complaint, alleged that that unknown people or person was using obscene language.
She also reportedly informed a dispatcher that her husband thought someone may have fired a pellet gun.
No criminal charges have been filed against the 48-year-old yet, however the matter is still under investigation.
Police personnel arrested the man from outside Jayapal's resident around 11 pm. He was carrying a .40-caliber handgun, which was attached to his waist, reported AP.
According to a neighbour, the man directed racist remarks at Jayapal, screaming “go back to India, I’m going to kill you".
The democrat was the first Indian American woman to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2016.
(With inputs from AP and The Seattle Times.)
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