Federal Inmate Indicted for Threatening Federal Prison Officers, Faces Up to 40 Years

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USP Allenwood inmate indicted for threatening federal officers. Robert Foust faces federal charges for alleged threats made in 2025.

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that Robert Foust, a 42-year-old inmate at United States Penitentiary (USP) Allenwood, has been indicted by a federal grand jury. The charges stem from alleged threats made by Foust against multiple employees of the federal Bureau of Prisons. The indictment details that on two separate dates in 2025, Foust threatened to assault and murder individuals performing their official duties.

According to the indictment, the alleged threats occurred on August 5, 2025, and November 6, 2025, within USP Allenwood. The victims of these threats include a corrections officer, a corrections counselor, and a prison physician. All individuals were reportedly carrying out their professional responsibilities at the time of the alleged incidents. The case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Assistant United States Attorney Geoffrey W. MacArthur is leading the prosecution.

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Federal law carries a maximum penalty of 40 years of imprisonment for this offense. In addition to a prison sentence, the convicted individual could face a term of supervised release following incarceration and a substantial fine. Any sentence imposed will be determined by a judge, who will consider the relevant federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. It is important to note that indictments are formal accusations, and all individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.