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NewsWFLA (NBC 8) — Local NewsJuly 30, 2026Hillsborough

Temple Terrace man pleads guilty to threatening media company employees

Andrew Nikhil Aiyar, 28, has pleaded guilty to sending violent threats to employees of an American media company and the family of a political media personality. He faces up to five years in federal prison.

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Why It Matters

A federal criminal conviction for interstate threats carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, with pending for the defendant.

Key Facts

  • Andrew Nikhil Aiyar pleaded guilty to threatening to kill people associated with an American media company.
  • The defendant faces a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison.
  • The threats occurred between September and November 2025.
  • Targets of the threats included the wife of a prominent political media personality and her family.
  • Specific threats included graphic descriptions of violence and physical harm.
  • The case was investigated by the FBI and the Temple Terrace Police Department.
  • A sentencing date for the defendant has not yet been scheduled.

Who's Mentioned

organizationTemple Terrace Police Department“The local agency that assisted in the investigation.”other28“The age of the defendant.”personAndrew Nikhil Aiyar“The defendant who pleaded guilty to making threats.”organizationDepartment of Justice“The federal agency that announced the guilty plea.”organizationFederal Bureau of Investigation“The agency that investigated the case.”