Emails Threaten Ken Cuccinelli's Life

Virginia State Police are investigating emails threatening Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, according to an NBC Washington report.

Cuccinelli is the Republican candidate for governor in this November's statewide elections. He has built a national profile for his conservative positions on social issues.

The messages were reportedly sent in April and tied to a Michigan address. NBC Washington has more on the messages.

"Nothing is more important to parents than the safety of their children," Cuccinelli said in a statement. "And like any parent, I take a threat to my children seriously."