Former police sergeant Robert Johnson is set to stand trial after an altercation with casino security last year in which he allegedly threatened them, saying “you will not survive.”
The incident occurred at the Diamond Sands Casino in Las Vegas, where Johnson had been a regular customer for several years. According to witnesses, Johnson became agitated after being asked to leave the premises for allegedly causing a disturbance at one of the slot machines.
Security personnel tried to escort Johnson out of the casino, but he reportedly became increasingly belligerent and confrontational. That’s when the former police sergeant allegedly made the chilling threat, telling the security guards that they would not survive if they tried to remove him from the casino.
The incident was captured on surveillance camera footage, which will likely be used as evidence in the upcoming trial. Johnson has been charged with making terroristic threats, a felony offense that carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.
Johnson’s defense attorney has maintained that his client was simply exercising his right to free speech and did not intend to harm anyone. However, casino security personnel have described the incident as deeply unsettling and have expressed concerns for their safety.
The trial is expected to draw widespread attention, given Johnson’s background as a former police sergeant. Many are eager to see how the legal system will handle a case involving a law enforcement officer accused of making such serious threats.
In the meantime, Diamond Sands Casino has implemented additional security measures to ensure the safety of its staff and patrons. The incident serves as a reminder of the potential dangers that can arise in high-stakes environments like casinos, where emotions can run high and conflicts can escalate quickly.