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Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Arrests in Four States of Racially Motivated Violent Extremists Targeting Journalists and Activists


Defendants Created and Coordinated Nationwide Delivery of Threatening Posters

Four racially motivated violent extremists from across the U.S. were arrested and charged today in U.S District Court in Seattle with a conspiracy to threaten and intimidate journalists and activists, the Department of Justice announced. Today’s arrests and searches by the FBI and local law enforcement are being coordinated by the Department of Justice’s National Security Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Offices in Seattle, Tampa, Houston, and Phoenix.

“These defendants from across the country allegedly conspired on the internet to intimidate journalists and activists with whom they disagreed,” said Assistant Attorney General for National Security John C. Demers. “This is not how America works. The Department of Justice will not tolerate this type of behavior.”

“These defendants sought to spread fear and terror with threats delivered to the doorstep of those who are critical of their activities,” said U.S. Attorney Brian T. Moran for the Western District of Washington. “As Attorney General William Barr has made clear, rooting out anti-Semitic hate and threats of violence and vigorously prosecuting those responsible are top priorities for the Department of Justice.”

“The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida and FBI-Tampa have been focused on identifying and eradicating the threat posed by the Atomwaffen Division both locally and nationally,” said U.S. Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez for the Middle District of Florida. “Today’s arrests send a powerful message that the Department of Justice will not tolerate criminal conduct based on hateful ideology. We will continue to work with our partners here in the Middle District of Florida, and elsewhere, to devote our resources to investigate and prosecute those who aim to threaten and terrorize our communities.”

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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh yeah, where are they when antifa is beating the hell outta people who disagree with them. For every action there is a reaction. I don't condone violence, but the the gov't is very selective who they go after and prosecute.

Anonymous said...

This is typical FBI behavior- they find some low IQ numbskulls, ply them with some information, then arrest them and peacock about how they stop a terror attack. They have to do this to justify their budget. Meanwhile, anifa is actively trying to kill people in Portland WITH the mayor's and police help.

On the right, we disown losers who resort to violence. On the left, hey celebrate it.