The US Department of Justice announced Mended the accusations against two inhabitants of the United States – Dallas Hamber (34 years old) from California and Matthew Allison (37 years old) from Aidaho. They are accused of organizing terrorist activities, incitement to commit crimes on the basis of hatred and attempted murder of federal officials. Both defendants were detained by law enforcement agencies last Friday, September sixth.
Prosecutor General Merrik Garland said that the accused lead the transnational terrorist group, the purpose of which is to attack the key infrastructure of the United States and the commission of crimes based on racial, religious and sexual hatred. According to him, these crimes committed via the Internet will not remain unpunished, and the perpetrators will be held accountable.
According to the indictment, Hamber and Allison used the Telegram platform to spread their ideology of the superiority of the White race, incited the commission of crimes and provided instructions for terrorist attacks on state institutions and murders of officials. Deputy Prosecutor General Lisa Monaco emphasized that the actions of the accused threaten public security, and the government will continue to pursue those who are involved in such crimes.
The investigation showed that the defendants distributed instructions for the manufacture of explosive devices through Telegram and encouraged their followers to commit violent actions against minorities and statesmen. In addition, they compiled a list of “highly priority goals” for murder, which includes both representatives of state bodies and private companies.
The FBI, which conducted the investigation, said that the fight against terrorism remains the number one priority for the department. According to the director of the FBI, Christopher Ray, the actions of Hamber and Allison are unacceptable and will be suppressed using all available law enforcement funds.
The prosecution includes 15 points, including conspiracy, incorporation to crimes on the basis of hatred, the distribution of instructions for the manufacture of explosive devices and threats to federal officials. If their fault is proved, Hamber and Allison are facing up to 220 years in prison. The federal court will consider the case, and the punishment will be determined taking into account all the circumstances and recommendations in accordance with the US Federal Laws.