Ex-congressional candidate charged with threatening ‘hit squad’ against opponent

Former congressional candidate, Robert Underwood, was charged with threatening his opponent with deploying a 'hit squad', court records show. Underwood allegedly made threatening statements during a phone call which were intercepted by authorities. He has since been taken into custody and faces serious legal consequences if convicted. Underwood denies the allegations and his lawyer has stated that they will fight the charges vigorously. His alleged target, an unnamed political opponent, was reportedly shocked by the news but has vowed to continue their political campaign regardless.