Federal prosecutors file antifa terrorism charges for first time in Texas case [View all]

Source: The Hill

Two people face terrorism charges — the first such charges directed toward anyone accused of being linked to antifa — in connection with a shooting outside the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas, on July 4.

A federal grand jury indicted Cameron Arnold of Dallas and Zachary Evetts of Waxahachie, Texas. Both face seven charges, including three counts of discharging a firearm during, in relation to, and in furtherance of a crime of violence; and three counts of attempted murder of officers and employees of the United States.

Arnold and Evetts are also accused of providing material support to terrorists.

The charges stem from a shooting at the detention center where “a North Texas Antifa Cell of at least eleven operatives, clad in black and donning masks, some of whom were wearing body armor and carrying firearms” shot off fireworks at the facility, prompting Department of Homeland Security (DHS) correctional officers to investigate, authorities said.

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