Indianapolis – Prosecutors announced Thursday that Michael Cable, 53, has been charged a second time this year with intimidating Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush. The new indictment follows a handwritten letter mailed from Marion County jail that threatened the chief justice and her family.

Details of the alleged threat

The note, which officials say was written by Cable while he was incarcerated, read: “You will be murdered, maimed, mutilated, tied‑up, tortured, traumatized, torn to pieces and hung from the rafters.” Attorney Mario Massillamany, representing the state, said the language was “unacceptable and will not be tolerated by our justice system.”

Background of the case

Cable was first arrested by Indiana State Police in May after an envelope arrived on Chief Justice Rush’s desk. That envelope contained a claim that Cable was the “grandson of Jesus” and included additional threats against the chief justice and her family. In July, he faced separate charges for threatening two current and former Marion County sheriff’s deputies.

Last month a mental‑health evaluation found Cable incompetent to stand trial on the May and July cases, and he was committed to the Indiana Department of Mental Health. Massillamany explained that the competency order pauses the criminal proceedings, but added, “If he receives treatment, he can be found competent at a later date to stand trial.”

Current charges and court status

According to court records, Cable has now been charged with intimidating or harassing multiple victims 16 times over the past two decades. He remains held without bond pending an initial hearing on the new charges later this week. Prosecutors have requested a bond amount higher than the standard level, citing the seriousness of the threats.

Official response

“We have to take these cases seriously, otherwise people will be too afraid to take the bench, wear the robe or even prosecute these cases,” Massillamany said. The attorney emphasized that protecting judges and law‑enforcement officers is essential to maintaining public confidence in the legal system.

Community impact

Local leaders and residents have expressed concern that such threats undermine the rule of law and could intimidate public servants. While the case is still pending, the swift legal response underscores Indiana’s commitment to safeguarding its judiciary and ensuring that those who threaten public officials are held accountable.

Original reporting: 93.1 WIBC (Indianapolis) — read the source article.