Tag: domestic_terrorism
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Hondo Man Convicted for Plotting Violent U.S. Government Overthrow
A Hondo man, Jay Anthony Villarreal, was convicted by a federal jury for threatening to violently overthrow the U.S. government. His plot, involving firearms and social media recruitment, was averted by vigilant friends and family reporting him to authorities.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Jay Anthony VillarrealHondoSan AntonioFBIU.S. GovernmentInterstate Threatening CommunicationDomestic Terrorism
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Remaining Antifa Cell Members Sentenced for Prairieland Detention Center Attack
Seven more Antifa cell members in North Texas received sentences totaling 106 years for their roles in the Prairieland Detention Center attack, bringing the total for 15 defendants to over 556 years in prison.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesGeneral Politics AntifaDomestic TerrorismPrairieland Detention CenterSentencingNorth TexasFBIViolent Crime
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Second Missouri Man Charged in White House UFC Attack Plot
A St. Joseph man faces charges in a plot to kill government officials at a White House UFC event. Jordan Rincker allegedly facilitated payments and exchanged weapons, becoming the second Missouri man charged in the conspiracy.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentLegalComputers and InternetGeneral Politics Jordan RinckerWhite HouseUFC Freedom 250Conspiracy to Commit MurderDomestic TerrorismFBIMissouri
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Chicago Man Charged with Obstruction in White House UFC Attack Plot
A Chicago man faces obstruction of justice charges for allegedly deleting evidence related to a planned violent attack at a White House UFC event. Seven others are also charged in the plot targeting President Trump and attendees.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWhite HouseFederal GovernmentLegal ALEXANDER INIGUEZ MERCADOObstruction of JusticeUltimate Fighting ChampionshipFBIDomestic TerrorismChicago
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Washington Man Arrested in White House UFC Event Attack Plot
A 21-year-old Washington man was arrested for allegedly plotting a drone and sniper attack on a White House UFC event. The conspiracy, aimed at overthrowing the U.S. government, was uncovered by a co-conspirator's parents.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSportGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal GovernmentLegal William Lee Spartacus FalknerBelfair, WashingtonUFC eventDomestic TerrorismNational SecurityDrone attackFBI
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Five Men Charged in Alleged Plot to Attack White House UFC Event
Five men face charges for allegedly plotting to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House with explosive drones and snipers, targeting government officials and others. Arrests were made across four states.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWhite HouseFederal GovernmentLegalGeneral Politics Domestic TerrorismViolent CrimeUFC Freedom 250ConspiracyArrestsFBI
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Media Monitor: NPR Details Political Scandals, Immigration Court Closure, and FISA Renewal Breakdown
NPR is reporting on a new political reality where scandals don't deter voters, the closure of San Francisco's immigration court, escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, and the collapse of FISA renewal talks.
Politics and GovernmentConflictSportLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentElectionSocial IssuesMilitaryLegal Political ScandalsU.S. PoliticsImmigrationFISAIranDonald J TrumpDomestic TerrorismNPR Politics
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Oahu Man Charged with Threatening Michigan Governor and State Capitol
Ronald Saville, 48, of Honolulu, faces charges for threatening Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the State Capitol. He allegedly sent emails and told the FBI he planned to kill the governor due to her political affiliation.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegal Ronald SavilleMichiganGretchen WhitmerThreatsFBIHonoluluDomestic Terrorism