Eight sentenced to 450 years in prison over anti-ICE riot where officer was shot
Summary
Eight people with ties to Antifa were sentenced to a total of 450 years in prison for a riot at an immigration detention center in Texas where a law enforcement officer was shot. The sentences range from 30 to 100 years following convictions on charges including rioting, using weapons, and supporting terrorism.Key Facts
- Eight people connected to Antifa were sentenced for their roles in a violent riot on July 4 at a Texas immigration detention center.
- A former Marine reservist among them received a 100-year sentence for attempted murder of a law enforcement officer.
- Other sentences ranged from 30 to 70 years for charges like rioting, weapon use, and supporting terrorism.
- The riot involved shooting, fireworks, vandalism, and attacking a guard booth.
- The defendants said they were protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and deny affiliation with Antifa.
- President Trump designated Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization in 2023.
- The DOJ described the group as part of a wider militant network.
- A ninth defendant's sentencing is scheduled for July 1, along with others who pleaded guilty earlier.
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