Texas jury convicts protesters charged with plotting ‘antifa’ attack
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Texas jury convicted eight defendants for plotting terrorist attacks against police officers.
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This establishes legal precedent for prosecuting domestic terrorism charges against protest groups nationwide.
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A Texas jury convicted eight of nine defendants on charges of providing support to terrorists in what prosecutors described as a plot to attack police officers, with one defendant also convicted of attempted murder of a police officer. The case marks the first time such terrorism support charges have been successfully prosecuted in connection with alleged "antifa" activities. The convictions establish a legal precedent for using terrorism-related statutes against domestic protest groups. Sentencing for the defendants has not yet been scheduled.
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Eight defendants were convicted on terrorism support charges, with sentencing pending.
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8 accused of antifa ties convicted on terrorism charges over shooting at Texas immigration facility - Politico
Eight convicted of terrorism-related charges for attack on Texas ICE facility - Reuters
Texas jury convicts protesters charged with plotting ‘antifa’ attack - The Washington Post
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