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Ohio Bartender Accused of Plot to Kill House Speaker Boehner

HeadlineJan 14, 2015

A bartender at an Ohio country club has been indicted for an alleged plot to kill House Speaker John Boehner. Michael Robert Hoyt has reportedly served drinks to Boehner at the Wetherington Country Club over the course of five years. Hoyt appears to suffer from mental issues, having blamed Boehner for his recent firing and accusing him of being responsible for the spread of Ebola. Police found weapons and ammunition in his home.

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