Leroy N. Soetoro
2021-07-17 03:13:42 UTC
https://www.npr.org/2021/07/16/1016844817/2-california-men-have-been-
charged-with-plotting-to-bomb-a-democratic-building
Two California men who were angry about former President Donald Trump's
2020 election loss have been indicted on charges they plotted to firebomb
the Democratic Party's headquarters in Sacramento.
The defendants, 45-year-old Ian Rogers and 37-year-old Jarrod Copeland,
are both facing one count of conspiracy to destroy a building by fire or
explosives. Rogers has also been charged with firearms and explosives
offenses, while Copeland is facing an additional obstruction of justice
charge.
Prosecutors say the two men were upset about the outcome of the 2020
presidential election and wanted to jump-start a "movement" to overthrow
the government. They hoped to recruit others to their cause and even
reached out to the Proud Boys to try to rally support.
Prosecutors also say that Copeland and Rogers understood that their
actions would be viewed as domestic terrorism.
The two men began plotting, court papers say, three weeks after Joe
Biden's election win with discussions about attacking targets they viewed
as linked to Democrats.
In one exchange of messages from late November cited in court papers,
Rogers tells Copeland, "We need to hit the enemy in the mouth." He goes on
to say: "I think right now we attack democrats. They're [sic] offices etc.
Molotov cocktails and gasoline."
The two men initially discussed attacking the California governor's
mansion but quickly shifted their sights to the Democratic headquarters
building in downtown Sacramento.
By Dec. 1, court papers say, the men had settled on a plan. Rogers wrote
to Copeland: "Do you think something is wrong with me how I'm excited to
attack the democrats?"
Prosecutors say the plans advanced over the next several weeks.
According to court papers, on Jan. 4 Copeland told Rogers that if Congress
certified the 2020 election results as scheduled on Jan. 6, the two men
would "become outlaws for real."
Two days later, Congress did indeed certify the vote, but only after a
significant delay because the U.S. Capitol had been overrun by a violent
mob of Trump supporters.
The attack on the Capitol left Copeland elated, prosecutors say. He
allegedly sent Rogers a string of texts, including "REVOLUTION" "I'm
f***ing juiced!!!!!" and "I'm bout to throw my gear on and drive around
and punish sombitces [sic]."
On Jan. 11, Rogers messaged Copeland: "I'm thinking sac office first
target. Then maybe bird and face offices," which prosecutors say is a
reference to the Democratic headquarters in Sacramento, Twitter and
Facebook.
"Sad it's come to this but I'm not going down without a fight. These
commies need to be told what's up," Rogers adds.
"I agree," Copeland allegedly replied. "Plan attack."
He later added: "Let's see what happens after the 20th we go to war,"
referring to the date of Biden's inauguration.
Days later, Napa County Sheriff's deputies arrested Rogers and seized
between 45 and 50 guns, including assault rifles and three machine guns.
They also confiscated five pipe bombs and around 15,000 rounds of
ammunition.
An attorney for Rogers declined to comment. It was not immediately clear
who was representing Copeland.
Court papers say Copeland tried to delete the records of his messages with
Rogers after learning of his friend's arrest. Copeland contacted a militia
group leader to let him know. The leader told him to switch messaging apps
and to delete everything.
FBI agents arrested Copeland this week at his home in Sacramento.
The government says Copeland poses a danger to the community and is asking
that he be detained pending trial.
According to prosecutors, Copeland joined the U.S. military in 2013 but
was twice arrested for desertion before receiving an "other than
honorable" discharge in November 2016.
After he got out, he joined an affiliate of the Three Percenters, an anti-
government militia group, according to the government.
"Copeland's membership in an anti-government militia, and his motivations
for planning these attacks are relevant because they are not fleeting or
the product of a single, but past, perceived affront," prosecutors say.
"His sentiments are deeply felt and long-standing and reflect a believe
that the government is illegitimate."
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charged-with-plotting-to-bomb-a-democratic-building
Two California men who were angry about former President Donald Trump's
2020 election loss have been indicted on charges they plotted to firebomb
the Democratic Party's headquarters in Sacramento.
The defendants, 45-year-old Ian Rogers and 37-year-old Jarrod Copeland,
are both facing one count of conspiracy to destroy a building by fire or
explosives. Rogers has also been charged with firearms and explosives
offenses, while Copeland is facing an additional obstruction of justice
charge.
Prosecutors say the two men were upset about the outcome of the 2020
presidential election and wanted to jump-start a "movement" to overthrow
the government. They hoped to recruit others to their cause and even
reached out to the Proud Boys to try to rally support.
Prosecutors also say that Copeland and Rogers understood that their
actions would be viewed as domestic terrorism.
The two men began plotting, court papers say, three weeks after Joe
Biden's election win with discussions about attacking targets they viewed
as linked to Democrats.
In one exchange of messages from late November cited in court papers,
Rogers tells Copeland, "We need to hit the enemy in the mouth." He goes on
to say: "I think right now we attack democrats. They're [sic] offices etc.
Molotov cocktails and gasoline."
The two men initially discussed attacking the California governor's
mansion but quickly shifted their sights to the Democratic headquarters
building in downtown Sacramento.
By Dec. 1, court papers say, the men had settled on a plan. Rogers wrote
to Copeland: "Do you think something is wrong with me how I'm excited to
attack the democrats?"
Prosecutors say the plans advanced over the next several weeks.
According to court papers, on Jan. 4 Copeland told Rogers that if Congress
certified the 2020 election results as scheduled on Jan. 6, the two men
would "become outlaws for real."
Two days later, Congress did indeed certify the vote, but only after a
significant delay because the U.S. Capitol had been overrun by a violent
mob of Trump supporters.
The attack on the Capitol left Copeland elated, prosecutors say. He
allegedly sent Rogers a string of texts, including "REVOLUTION" "I'm
f***ing juiced!!!!!" and "I'm bout to throw my gear on and drive around
and punish sombitces [sic]."
On Jan. 11, Rogers messaged Copeland: "I'm thinking sac office first
target. Then maybe bird and face offices," which prosecutors say is a
reference to the Democratic headquarters in Sacramento, Twitter and
Facebook.
"Sad it's come to this but I'm not going down without a fight. These
commies need to be told what's up," Rogers adds.
"I agree," Copeland allegedly replied. "Plan attack."
He later added: "Let's see what happens after the 20th we go to war,"
referring to the date of Biden's inauguration.
Days later, Napa County Sheriff's deputies arrested Rogers and seized
between 45 and 50 guns, including assault rifles and three machine guns.
They also confiscated five pipe bombs and around 15,000 rounds of
ammunition.
An attorney for Rogers declined to comment. It was not immediately clear
who was representing Copeland.
Court papers say Copeland tried to delete the records of his messages with
Rogers after learning of his friend's arrest. Copeland contacted a militia
group leader to let him know. The leader told him to switch messaging apps
and to delete everything.
FBI agents arrested Copeland this week at his home in Sacramento.
The government says Copeland poses a danger to the community and is asking
that he be detained pending trial.
According to prosecutors, Copeland joined the U.S. military in 2013 but
was twice arrested for desertion before receiving an "other than
honorable" discharge in November 2016.
After he got out, he joined an affiliate of the Three Percenters, an anti-
government militia group, according to the government.
"Copeland's membership in an anti-government militia, and his motivations
for planning these attacks are relevant because they are not fleeting or
the product of a single, but past, perceived affront," prosecutors say.
"His sentiments are deeply felt and long-standing and reflect a believe
that the government is illegitimate."
--
"LOCKDOWN", left-wing COVID fearmongering. 95% of COVID infections
recover with no after effects.
No collusion - Special Counsel Robert Swan Mueller III, March 2019.
Officially made Nancy Pelosi a two-time impeachment loser.
Donald J. Trump, cheated out of a second term by fraudulent "mail-in"
ballots. Report voter fraud: ***@mail.house.gov
Thank you for cleaning up the disaster of the 2008-2017 Obama / Biden
fiasco, President Trump.
Under Barack Obama's leadership, the United States of America became the
The World According To Garp. Obama sold out heterosexuals for Hollywood
queer liberal democrat donors.
President Trump boosted the economy, reduced illegal invasions, appointed
dozens of judges and three SCOTUS justices.