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NC teen linked to San Diego mosque shooting plot indicted
crime4 days ago

NC teen linked to San Diego mosque shooting plot indicted

A 17-year-old from North Carolina, Sarah Lindsay Santiago, was indicted in Forsyth County on three counts of murder and a conspiracy charge for allegedly aiding two teenage gunmen who killed three people at the Islamic Center of San Diego in May. Prosecutors say she helped plan the attack, provided the hate patches the shooters wore, and released their livestream; she will be tried as an adult on terrorism-related charges. The victims were Amin Abdullah, Mansour Kaziha, and Nadir Awad. The case underscores online radicalization and the importance of reporting credible threats.

Rushdie Stabbing Attacker Convicted on Terrorism Charges Tied to Iran Fatwa
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Rushdie Stabbing Attacker Convicted on Terrorism Charges Tied to Iran Fatwa

Federal jurors in Buffalo found Hadi Matar, 28, guilty on all counts for the 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie, including providing material support to Hezbollah, committing an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries, and aiding terrorists; prosecutors said the attack was sparked by Iran’s fatwa against Rushdie, though his defense argued he acted independently. Matar, who is already serving a 25-year state sentence for attempted murder, faces life in prison with sentencing set for November 3. The case centers on whether the fatwa's motivation qualifies as terrorism.

Antifa-Linked Protesters Sentenced to Decades in Texas Detention Center Shooting
crime2 months ago

Antifa-Linked Protesters Sentenced to Decades in Texas Detention Center Shooting

Eight protesters suspected to be linked to antifa were sentenced to 30 to 70 years in federal prison, with one defendant receiving 100 years, for a July 4 shooting outside the Prairieland Detention Center near Dallas that wounded a police officer. Prosecutors called the act terrorism and a threat to democracy, while defense attorneys and family members urged leniency and questioned affiliations; the judge emphasized deterrence and called the incident an assault on democracy.

Texas anti-ICE protest verdict tests anti-terror laws and protest rights
crime5 months ago

Texas anti-ICE protest verdict tests anti-terror laws and protest rights

Nine Texas anti-ICE protesters were convicted on most charges in a case prosecutors framed as an antifa terror cell, testing the reach of anti-terrorism statutes and First Amendment rights; several defendants were acquitted on attempted murder and firearms counts, while Song was acquitted on two attempted murder counts but convicted on one and on firearms charges; the defense argued peaceful protest and self-defense, while prosecutors portrayed a coordinated ambush at a Prairieland detention center, a case that sparked debate over labeling protesters as terrorists and the scope of anti-terror laws.

Black Bloc Tactics Bring Terrorism Charges in Dallas-Area Protest Case
law5 months ago

Black Bloc Tactics Bring Terrorism Charges in Dallas-Area Protest Case

Prosecutors in Fort Worth allege eight defendants tied to a Dallas-area anti-ICE protest provided material support for terrorism by wearing black bloc attire and related materials, arguing the clothing and pamphlets show readiness to back violence; defense contends the charges overreach and risk criminalizing protest, noting the case centers on the shooter and challenging the relevance of pamphlets, a printing press, and other materials amid First Amendment protections.

crime8 months ago

Toronto Men Arrested in Major ISIS-Linked Hate and Terrorism Plot

Law enforcement in Toronto and Peel arrested three individuals and laid 79 charges related to hate-motivated crimes, including kidnapping and conspiracy, with links to terrorism, following violent incidents targeting women and the Jewish community. The investigation involved multiple agencies and resulted in the seizure of firearms and other evidence, emphasizing a coordinated effort to protect public safety.

DOJ Indicts Two for Antifa-Linked Attack on Texas ICE Facility
world10 months ago

DOJ Indicts Two for Antifa-Linked Attack on Texas ICE Facility

Federal prosecutors have charged two North Texas men with terrorism-related offenses for their alleged role in a violent July 4 attack on an ICE detention center, claiming they were part of an 'Antifa cell' that planned to target law enforcement with guns and explosives. The incident involved masked, armed individuals vandalizing the facility and shooting at police, resulting in injuries. The DOJ describes Antifa as a decentralized, militant movement with anarchist and Marxist ideologies, though defense attorneys argue that anti-government beliefs are not criminal. The case marks a significant legal action against alleged Antifa-related violence.

Luigi Mangione's Terrorism Charges Dropped in NY Trial
law11 months ago

Luigi Mangione's Terrorism Charges Dropped in NY Trial

A New York judge dismissed terrorism-related charges against Luigi Mangione, including first-degree murder, but he still faces trial for second-degree murder of Brian Thompson and federal charges, with a December court date scheduled. The judge clarified that Mangione's actions do not qualify as terrorism under law, and prosecutors will continue with remaining charges.

legal11 months ago

Luigi Mangione's Terrorism Charges Dropped in NYC Court

Luigi Mangione's terrorism charges were dismissed in a New York court due to insufficient evidence, but his second-degree murder charges related to the 2024 killing of UHC CEO Brian Thompson are still active. The judge ruled that the prosecution's evidence did not establish intent to influence or intimidate a civilian population, and Mangione's legal team argued that some charges and evidence should be dismissed due to legal violations. Pretrial hearings are scheduled for December, and Mangione remains in custody.