Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that 28-year-old Cole Daniel Rapp of New York City pled no contest to charges related to alleged threats concerning Macomb County 42-1 District Court Judge Jennifer Andary in Romeo.
On Thursday, February 5, Rapp appeared before Judge William H. Hackel, III in the 42-2 District Court in New Baltimore. Rapp pleaded No Contest to two counts:
• Attempt Unlawful Posting of a Message, a 1-year misdemeanor
• Attempt Telecommunications Services, Malicious Use, 3-month misdemeanor
Rapp was sentenced to probation. He was ordered to have no direct or indirect contact with Andary. Hackel also ordered Rapp to have no communication about her at all.
It is alleged that on or about Sunday, September 14, 2025, Rapp posted an image on Facebook depicting Andary in a coffin with the caption, “Pray about this.” The same image was reportedly used as both his profile picture and background. Another post allegedly contained a video of a pot being stirred, accompanied by music with lyrics stating, “Judge in this town has bloodstains on his hands.”
“Threats against judges undermine the rule of law and put public servants, court staff, and the community at risk. Such statements are taken seriously, because our justice system depends on respect for the independence and safety of the courts,” said Lucido.
On Thursday, February 5, Rapp appeared before Judge William H. Hackel, III in the 42-2 District Court in New Baltimore. Rapp pleaded No Contest to two counts:
• Attempt Unlawful Posting of a Message, a 1-year misdemeanor
• Attempt Telecommunications Services, Malicious Use, 3-month misdemeanor
Rapp was sentenced to probation. He was ordered to have no direct or indirect contact with Andary. Hackel also ordered Rapp to have no communication about her at all.
It is alleged that on or about Sunday, September 14, 2025, Rapp posted an image on Facebook depicting Andary in a coffin with the caption, “Pray about this.” The same image was reportedly used as both his profile picture and background. Another post allegedly contained a video of a pot being stirred, accompanied by music with lyrics stating, “Judge in this town has bloodstains on his hands.”
“Threats against judges undermine the rule of law and put public servants, court staff, and the community at risk. Such statements are taken seriously, because our justice system depends on respect for the independence and safety of the courts,” said Lucido.
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