Setka has received death threats, court told
Former construction union leader John Setka has received death threats, as revealed in court. Despite the threats, Setka expressed that he is 'happy' about them. He is currently facing allegations of sending abusive emails and has been charged with multiple counts of using a communication device to menace and harass.
- ▪John Setka has received threats on his life, according to his lawyer.
- ▪He is accused of sending threatening and abusive emails to the union's then-administrator.
- ▪Setka has been charged with seven counts related to menacing and harassing communications.
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