Texts and social media posts introduced at the seditious conspiracy trial of Stewart Rhodes and four other members of the far-right militia show fear, aggression and apparent self-delusion. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Fringe Groups and Movements”
Alex Jones and Donald Trump: A Fateful Alliance Draws Scrutiny
By Gotham Rex on March 7, 2022
The Infowars host tormented Sandy Hook families and helped elect President Donald J. Trump. His role in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack is now of growing interest to congressional investigators. Source: New York Times
Proud Boys Member Pleads Guilty and Will Cooperate in Jan. 6 Riot Inquiry
By Gotham Rex on December 22, 2021
Matthew Greene, 34, who was “among the first wave” to rush up the Capitol steps, pleaded guilty to two charges and agreed to cooperate with the government, federal prosecutors said. Source: New York Times
Officers Who Pledge Loyalty to Oath Keepers Should Be Fired, Mayor Says
By Gotham Rex on October 1, 2021
A report that active-duty New York City police officers had associated with the militia group prompts a denunciation from City Hall. Source: New York Times
She Bought Her Dream Home. Then ‘Sovereign Moors’ Changed the Locks.
By Gotham Rex on September 26, 2021
A New Jersey woman was preyed upon by a fast-growing extremist group that claims its members are sovereign Moors, not bound by U.S. laws. Source: New York Times
She Bought Her Dream Home. Then a ‘Sovereign Citizen’ Changed the Locks.
By Gotham Rex on September 26, 2021
A New Jersey woman was preyed upon by a fast-growing extremist group that claims its members are sovereign Moors, not bound by U.S. laws. Source: New York Times
6 Men Said to Be Tied to Three Percenters Movement Are Charged in Capitol Riot
By Gotham Rex on June 10, 2021
The indictment marks the first charges lodged against conspirators linked to the radical gun rights group or involved with planning any of the political events held the week of the attack. Source: New York Times
Did the Proud Boys Help Coordinate the Capitol Riot? Yes, U.S. Suggests
By Gotham Rex on February 5, 2021
In court papers, prosecutors have painted a picture that indicates planning among members of the extremist group on Jan. 6. Source: New York Times
Capitol Riot Investigation Scrutinizes Role of Proud Boys
By Gotham Rex on January 26, 2021
Officials are trying to determine to what extent far-right groups planned the assault in advance. Source: New York Times
Ethan Melzer, American Soldier, Charged in Neo-Nazi Plot to Attack U.S. Troops
By Gotham Rex on June 22, 2020
The soldier, an Army private, confessed that he hoped to cause “the deaths of as many of his fellow service members as possible,” federal prosecutors said. Source: New York Times