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New --> The Post's @DevlinBarrett w/ an exclusive look at FBI data.
Arrests in domestic terror probes outpace those inspired by Islamic extremists
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Arrests in domestic terror probes outpace those inspired by Islamic extremists
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@DevlinBarrett Important context for today's story looking at domestic terrorism arrests --> washingtonpost.com/world/national…
Last month's arrest of Coast Guard Lt. Christopher Hasson is the latest example of this pattern. He is accused of stockpiling weapons as part of a plot targeting politicians & journalists. Prosecutors say he's a white nationalist.
"But as w/ most arrested in FBI counterterror investigations, Hasson does not yet face terrorism charges. Rather, he was indicted on charges of illegal possession of firearm silencers, possession of firearms by a drug addict & unlawful user & possession of a controlled substance"
Says Seamus Hughes, deputy director of the Program on Extremism at George Washington Univ: “You’re going to arrest someone w/ whatever charges you have to negate the threat. The FBI doesn’t need to pad stats on terrorism if it means getting a terrorist off the streets.”
The weapons & ammo authorities say they confiscated in Chris Hasson's arrest last month.
(His lawyer has said there was no indication Hasson had a plan. "It’s not a crime to think negative thoughts. It’s not a crime to think about doomsday scenarios.")
(His lawyer has said there was no indication Hasson had a plan. "It’s not a crime to think negative thoughts. It’s not a crime to think about doomsday scenarios.")
