Federal authorities are investigating a disturbing trend of unsolicited pizza deliveries targeting federal judges, a tactic believed to be aimed at intimidating judicial officers. A U.S. Marshals Service official confirmed to CBS News that the agency, which oversees judicial security, is actively addressing these incidents. Ed Martin, the outgoing U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., noted during a recent press conference that these “pizza doxxers” are a growing concern in a city with a high concentration of federal judges.
Security experts, including former FBI agent Mike Clark, warn that these hoax deliveries are more than harmless pranks — they could be part of a strategy to confirm a judge’s home address for future threats or attacks. Clark described the trend as a “dangerous game,” calling it a direct mockery of the justice system and a potential precursor to tragic outcomes. Analysts have cautioned that such acts could lure judges to their front doors, placing them at significant personal risk.
The rise in these threats comes amid a broader increase in intimidation against public officials. The U.S. Marshals Service documented over 450 threats against federal judges in 2023, up significantly from 2019. Judge Esther Salas, who lost her son in a targeted attack in 2020, emphasized the dangers posed by inflammatory rhetoric and the exposure of personal details. “We don’t know what might set someone off,” she told CBS News. “I’m living proof. My son isn’t here anymore.”
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