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Summary
Brandon Russell, founder of the neo-Nazi Atomwaffen Division, was found guilty of plotting to sabotage Baltimore’s power grid. The FBI used an informant to thwart the attack, which could have caused $70 million in damages.
Russell, previously jailed in 2017, was deeply involved with the Terrorgram Collective, a group inspiring extremist attacks worldwide. Prosecutors presented extensive evidence, including Telegram messages and undercover recordings.
The trial exposed ongoing US and international efforts to counter right-wing extremism.
Russell faces up to 20 years in prison, with sentencing set for June 17.
Trump hasn’t pardoned him yet?
No way. This guy was a danger to business. Do you know how much a major power outage would cost America’s corporations?
Yeah, surprised about that tbh. I guess nobody told him about this guy yet?
isn’t it that he can only pardon someone after they were found guilty?
No, you can just hand out pardons. There are a few examples like Joe Arpaio and Biden giving preemptive pardons for his family
Ah didn’t know, thx. sounds like Trump took your first sentence quite literally…