Wilson allegedly stated that Murray `` had a target on her back '' and that he wanted to kill her , according to the statement , which said the threats were in response to congressional passage of the health care bill . NEW : Gregory L. , speaker remains in custody pending a further hearing . Speaker , 48 , is accused of making threats against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi . Speaker says arrest occurred ` ` after an investigation into threats against '' Speaker . A man was arrested Tuesday for alleged threats against Speaker Patty Murray , D - Washington .
NEW : Gregory L. , speaker remains in custody pending a further hearing . Speaker , 48 , is accused of making threats against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi . Speaker says arrest occurred ` ` after an investigation into threats against '' Speaker . A man was arrested Tuesday for alleged threats against Speaker Patty Murray , D - Washington .