Vivek Ramaswamy's family bodyguard arrested on federal drug trafficking charges

A bodyguard who worked for Vivek Ramaswamy's family and his wife have been charged in a federal drug trafficking case, and the family's security firm removed him from the protective detail.

A man who worked as a bodyguard for Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's family has been charged in a federal drug trafficking case. Authorities say Justin Salsburey and his wife, Ruthann Rankin, were charged late last month with conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute large amounts of narcotics through the U.S. mail. The campaign's spokesperson said the family was alarmed and that the private security firm removed the employee from the family's protective detail. The criminal complaints report numerous parcels containing counterfeit pills were delivered to the couple's home between August 2024 and last month. Key facts: - Justin Salsburey, 43, and his wife, Ruthann Rankin, were charged with conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute narcotics sent through the U.S. mail. - Salsburey worked for a private security firm hired to provide protective services to the Ramaswamy family, and the firm removed him from the security detail after learning of the charges. - The criminal complaint reports 261 parcels containing counterfeit OxyContin and other pills were delivered to the couple's western Ohio home between August 2024 and last month. - Salsburey is listed as being held in the Franklin County jail in Columbus; it was not clear whether Rankin was being held. Summary: The campaign said the family was alarmed and supports efforts to hold individuals accountable if allegations are proven. The accused is listed as being in custody in Franklin County and the complaint details a large number of parcels. Undetermined at this time.