(CNN) Federal agents have arrested a man for allegedly sending threatening emails with derogatory slurs to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert. Thomas Patrick Connally Jr. was charged on Monday with threats against a federal official and interstate communication containing a threat to harm, according to the criminal complaint filed in the US District Court for the District of Maryland. An attorney has not been listed for Connally, according to online records. JUST WATCHED 'You do not know what you're talking about': Fauci excoriates Rand Paul Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH 'You do not know what you're talking about': Fauci excoriates Rand Paul 03:21The emails were sent through an encrypted email service based in Switzerland, according to the criminal complaint. The investigation revealed that the encrypted email account was associated with Connally, the Justice Department said.

Source: CNN July 27, 2021 22:30 UTC