Panos Anastasiou, a 77-year-old Alaska resident, has reached a plea agreement in federal court after being charged with threatening to torture and assassinate six Supreme Court justices and some of their family members.

Anastasiou initially pleaded not guilty when first charged in 2024. However, court filings on Tuesday show he has now filed a notice indicating a plea deal has been reached with federal prosecutors.

The charges against Anastasiou involved threats made against multiple Supreme Court justices and their relatives. Federal authorities consider threats against government officials, particularly members of the judiciary, as serious federal crimes that can result in significant prison sentences.

The specific terms of the plea agreement have not been disclosed in the court filing. Plea deals in federal threat cases typically involve the defendant accepting responsibility for their actions in exchange for potentially reduced charges or sentencing recommendations.

The case comes amid heightened security concerns for Supreme Court justices, who have faced increased threats and protests in recent years following controversial rulings. Federal law enforcement agencies have increased protective measures for justices and their families in response to these security challenges.