US Edition5 accused of supporting antifa plead guilty to terrorism-related offense after Texas shooting
Five defendants pleaded guilty to supporting an Antifa cell responsible for a July 4 attack on a Texas ICE detention center that wounded a police officer, federal prosecutors said.
- On Wednesday, Nathan Baumann, Joy Gibson, Seth Sikes, Lynette Sharp and John Thomas pleaded guilty to one count of providing material support to terrorists in Fort Worth federal court.
- On July 4, a coordinated assault months ago targeted the Prairieland ICE Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas, aiming to sow anarchy, Robert Cerna said.
- Court documents say one member yelled `get to the rifles` and opened fire, attackers wore black tactical gear, and flyers at the scene urged `fight ICE terror with class war`.
- The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas said guilty plea hearings are scheduled this week and next, with an arraignment set for Dec. 3.
- Following the FBI‑Dallas investigation, Joseph Rothrock said updated charges underscore the seriousness of the crimes after President Donald Trump designated the decentralized movement known as antifa as a domestic terrorist organization.
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