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Bomb-plot trial of neo-Nazi leader pulls back veil on US extremist networks

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Bomb-plot trial of neo-Nazi leader pulls back veil on US extremist networks

www.theguardian.com

NewsEnglish • 2 days ago

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Brandon Russell, 29, found guilty of plan to blow up power grid in Baltimore as jury rejects claims of FBI entrapment

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.

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isn’t it that he can only pardon someone after they were found guilty?
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  No, you can just hand out pardons. There are a few examples like Joe Arpaio and Biden giving preemptive pardons for his family
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    Ah didn’t know, thx. sounds like Trump took your first sentence quite literally…

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