Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, who was ordered to pay over $1 billion in defamation damages to victims of the Sandy Hook massacre, received a large Bitcoin donation last week. Researchers at the Southern Poverty Law Center are monitoring Jones’ financial activities to see if the victims will receive any of the money.
In Southern California, dozens of white supremacist gang members were arrested on charges including racketeering, firearms trafficking, and drug trafficking. The arrests were part of a federal operation targeting the “Peckerwoods” gang, known for its violent and criminal activities.
Meanwhile, neo-Nazis continue to flee the messaging app Telegram after the arrest of its founder. They are moving to a new platform with enhanced privacy features and are forming groups to promote their hateful ideologies. These groups include accelerationists who seek to incite a race war and establish a race-based global order.
In Pittsburgh, two bridges were draped with banners displaying Nazi symbols, prompting an investigation into the incident. The presence of these symbols highlights the ongoing presence of extremist ideologies in society.
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