Feds uncover white supremacist plot for assassinations in online group
- Dallas Erin Humber and Matthew Robert Allison are charged with leading the online white supremacist group "Terrorgram," which maintained a hit list of assassination targets.
- The group is accused of promoting violence and terrorism to incite a race war and establish a white ethnostate, with members inspired to commit attacks globally.
- The indictment reflects a growing concern over the role of technology in facilitating domestic terrorism and the urgent need for law enforcement to combat these threats.
Federal prosecutors in California have charged Dallas Erin Humber and Matthew Robert Allison with leading an online white supremacist group called "Terrorgram." This group, which operates on the messaging app Telegram, is accused of maintaining a hit list of high-profile targets for assassination, including government officials and private sector leaders. The indictment, filed on September 5, outlines 15 federal charges against the two men, including solicitation of murder and conspiracy to support terrorism. Humber and Allison allegedly took control of the group in 2022 after a previous leader was arrested. They are said to have disseminated extremist propaganda and encouraged members to commit violent acts against perceived enemies. The group’s ideology promotes the idea of a race war to establish a white ethnostate, advocating for violence as a means to achieve this goal. The indictment details how the defendants provided instructions for bomb-making and urged followers to carry out attacks. Their influence is linked to several violent incidents, including a shooting in Slovakia and a foiled plot in New Jersey. The Justice Department has emphasized that the actions of Humber and Allison go beyond mere rhetoric, as they actively sought to inspire and equip their followers for violent acts. This case highlights the evolving nature of domestic terrorism, particularly how technology facilitates the spread of extremist ideologies. The charges against Humber and Allison underscore the serious threat posed by online radicalization and the need for law enforcement to address these emerging challenges effectively.