Retired NYPD officer condemned mosque expansion days before arrest over alleged death threat

During an Oct. 27 Pinellas County Commission meeting, Rodolfo Mienert argued against a mosque expansion. Days later, he was arrested after allegedly calling for the beheading of a commissioner. (Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners)

During an Oct. 27 Pinellas County Commission meeting, retired NYPD sergeant Rodolfo Mienert argued against the mosque expansion. Days later, he is sitting in a jail cell after allegedly calling for the beheading of a commissioner who voted to approve the project.