Federal Charges Filed Against White Supremacist for Targeting Officials
A 24-year-old with ties to a cross-border terrorist group has been charged by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) for allegedly creating a hit list of federal officials intended for assassination.
The DOJ’s indictment outlines eight counts against the individual, named Lamb, detailing conspiracy and murder-related charges aimed at federal officials. It also highlights his involvement in a list containing “high-value targets” for assassination.
Michele Beckwith, a US attorney, stated, “The defendant collaborated with the online Terrorgram Collective to develop a list targeting individuals based on race, religion, ancestry, sexual orientation, or gender identity, which notably included federal employees.”
The unsealed indictment claims that Lamb is associated with the Terrorgram Collective, known for using the messaging platform Telegram to promote violent extremism based on racial or ethnic motives.
The DOJ described the group’s ideology, asserting, “Members of the Terrorgram Collective view white races as superior and believe that society cannot be salvaged through political means. They advocate for violence as a means to instigate racial conflicts and undermine government stability.” Lamb allegedly worked alongside others in the group to circulate assassination lists that identified not just federal officials but also private company leaders and non-profit organization heads.
The Civil Rights Division of the DOJ emphasized their commitment to addressing hate-driven conspiracies and threats, stating they would leverage all available resources to safeguard the civil rights of all citizens.
In September 2024, charges were similarly filed against two individuals, Dallas Humber, 34, and Matthew Allison, 37, both identified as leaders within the same extremist group.
The DOJ indicated that these leaders used their channels to advocate for “white supremacist acceleratorism,” suggesting that terrorism was pivotal in instigating racial conflicts and the systemic collapse of government authority.
As per the indictment, Humber and Allison attempted to recruit followers via Telegram, encouraging attacks on those they considered “white enemies,” including numerous significant targets like government institutions and politicians. They were also charged with distributing instructions on bomb-making and potential assassination targets, even celebrating the violent actions promoted by group members.
Both Humber and Allison have entered not guilty pleas regarding the charges lodged against them.
