Nazi-Worshipping Extremists Found Guilty of Plotting Terrorist Attacks on Mosques and Synagogues

Three Nazi-worshipping extremists, Christopher Ringrose, Marco Pitzettu, and Brogan Stewart, have been found guilty of planning terrorist attacks on mosques and synagogues. The trio amassed over 200 weapons, including machetes, swords, crossbows, and an illegal stun gun, and had planned to use them in the attacks. Ringrose also 3D-printed most of the components of a semi-automatic firearm and was trying to obtain the remaining parts.

Key Takeaways:

• The defendants were found guilty of preparing acts of terrorism and collecting information likely to be useful to a person preparing or committing an act of terrorism.
• Ringrose was convicted of manufacturing a prohibited weapon, while Pitzettu pleaded guilty to obtaining an illegal stun gun.
• The defendants idolised Hitler and the Nazis, shared racist slurs, and glorified mass murderers.
• The trio believed in a "race war" between white and non-white races and were inspired by SS tactics and supremacist ideology.
• They discussed potential targets, including mosques, Islamic education centers, and synagogues, and planned to use violence, including batons and bats, in the attacks.
• The defendants used social media and online platforms to recruit and communicate with like-minded individuals.
• The group's ideology was rooted in white supremacy, anti-Semitism, and a hatred towards black and other non-white races.
• The defendants will be sentenced on July 17 and must expect substantial custodial sentences.

Statistics:

• 3 defendants found guilty of planning terrorist attacks on mosques and synagogues.
• 200+ weapons amassed by the defendants, including machetes, swords, crossbows, and an illegal stun gun.
• 3D-printed semi-automatic firearm components manufactured by Ringrose.
• 9-week long trial .
• 3 defendants facing substantial custodial sentences on July 17.