Federal Jury Convicts Pennsylvania Man for Making Death Threats Against Chief Executive Officer of Tampa General Hospital

Tampa, Florida - A federal jury has found Lawrence Brunn (63, Pennsylvania) guilty of cyber harassment. The defendant faces a maximum of five years in federal prison. His sentencing will be set at a later date. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement.

According to testimony and evidence presented at trial, Brunn began harassing J.C., the CEO of Tampa General Hospital, at least as far back as 2022. Brunn's online harassment increased in frequency and intensity over the last two years. Brunn's threats called for the execution of J.C. and frequently referred to J.C.'s beheading utilizing a guillotine. In one post from April 9, 2025, Brunn stated that J.C. "should have his head chopped off" and further stated that J.C. "should be scared…of we the people." In addition to online postings, Brunn also sent mailings to J.C.'s private residence, as well as J.C.'s neighbors' residences, and members of the Board of Trustees for Tampa General Hospital.

This case was investigated by Federal Bureau of Investigation. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Candace Garcia Rich.