A self-identified white supremacist in Pennsylvania was indicted by a federal grand jury after he threatened violence against a member of Congress, Muslims, transgender people, and Democrats, the Department of Justice said on Friday.
Details of the Indictment
Between February and March, the defendant, Robert Hlovchiec, 32, posted comments to YouTube videos where he threatened violence against the member of Congress, Democrats and liberals, transgender people, and various minority groups like Muslims, the DOJ said.
According to the DOJ, Hlovchiec identified himself as a Nazi and a white supremacist and expressed desires to carry out mass shootings and assassinations.
The federal grand jury indicted Hlovchiec on charges of interstate threats and influencing, impeding, or retaliating against a federal official by threat.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
