A Montana man avoided prison and was sentenced to four years of probation on Wednesday for threatening to assault former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy after becoming upset with the government for not shooting down a Chinese spy balloon that floated over the defendant’s home city.

A Montana man faces years in federal prison at his sentencing on Wednesday for threatening to assault former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Richard Rogers from Billings, Montana is facing sentencing after being convicted of threatening former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. His frustration stemmed from the U.S. government's handling of the

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) -- A Montana man avoided prison and was ... spy balloon that floated over the defendant's home city. Richard Rogers, 45, of Billings, was convicted by a federal jury last ...

BILLINGS, Mont. – A Montana man avoided prison and was sentenced ... balloon that floated over the defendant’s home city. Richard Rogers, 45, of Billings, was convicted by a federal jury ...

Richard Rogers of Billings, Montana, is set for sentencing after being convicted for threatening former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Upset over government's handling of a Chinese spy balloon issue, Rogers made numerous harassing calls.