Pascale Cecile Veronique Ferrier, 56, has been handed a 22-year prison sentence for her assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. 

Ferrier had no prior criminal record and held a master's degree in engineering.

The events unfolded in Washington, D.C., where Ferrier, a Canadian and French dual citizen, made headlines when she sent a letter to the White House containing an envelope filled with poison ricin.

Ferrier's political violence occurred in September 2020 when she sent a letter to the White House, labeling Trump as "The Ugly Tyrant Clown." 

The message also warned, "If it doesn't work, I'll find a better recipe for another poison, or I might use my gun when I'll be able to come. Enjoy! FREE REBEL SPIRIT."

The mail interceptors at a sorting facility flagged the lethal letter, preventing it from reaching its intended target.

 Exposure to ricin can lead to a painful and agonizing death within 36 to 72 hours, causing massive bleeding from the stomach and intestines, ultimately leading to the failure of vital organs.

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Assassination Attempt Details

Ferrier's plot escalated when she attempted to drive across the U.S.-Canada border at the Peace Bridge Border Crossing in Buffalo, New York. 

Her vehicle concealed a gun, a knife, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. Her intent was to get close enough to Trump to kill him.

During her trial, Ferrier portrayed herself as a "peaceful and genuinely kind person" who was merely an "activist" combating unfairness and abuse of power. 

But her actions spoke volumes to U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich who said "That isn't really activism. I hope you have no desire to continue on this path."

Prosecutor Michael Friedman affirmed, "There is absolutely no place for politically motivated violence in the United States of America. There is no excuse for threatening public officials or targeting our public servants."

If she is ever released, the court mandates that she will be subject to supervision for life.