Walter Abbott, of Parkville, called Gov. Martin O?Malley an “American sellout” and threatened to “choke the life out” of the governor over his immigration policy.

Hours later, state police came to his home and hauled the 44-year-old construction worker off to jail. He was charged with writing and sending an e-mail threat to a public official.

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