Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Accused Killer Of California Cops Was Part Of Far Right Movement - Forbes Magazine

The FBI announced that Carrillo chose the timing of his attacks to "take advantage of a time when this nation was mourning the killing of George Floyd."

The FBI announced Tuesday that Steven Carrillo, the U.S. Air Force sergeant who allegedly murdered law enforcement officers in California during protests earlier this month, was associated with the right-wing Boogaloo movement. 

The FBI announced that Carrillo chose the timing of his attacks to "take advantage of a time when this nation was mourning the killing of George Floyd."

According a review of court documents of 51 individuals facing federal charges related to protests, none is alleged to have links to the Antifa movement.

Among all the cases brought by the Justice Department thus far, the only extremist group mentioned in court documents is the right-wing "Boogaloo movement."

The movement has evolved from a gathering of militia enthusiasts and Second Amendment advocates into a full-fledged violent extremist group, which inspires lone wolf actors and cell-like actors alike.

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