An Alabama man said to have antifa sympathies has been indicted on terrorism charges after he allegedly detonated an explosive device filled with nails for maximum destructive power, according to the Justice Department.
Law enforcement arrested Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, 26, on federal terrorism charges Wednesday on suspicion of malicious use of explosives and possession of an unregistered destructive device. The Justice Department said Calvert had previously posted Antifa content on social media and “expressed his belief that violence should be directed against the government.”
Additionally, a Justice Department investigation found that Calvert had posted Antifa stickers near the crime scene. press release Said.
Court documents also say the man is a “dangerous individual” because he “states he cannot control his own violent and aggressive impulses.”
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The Justice Department alleged that Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert packed the explosives with shrapnel and nails. (Ministry of Justice)
Calvert detonated an explosive device outside the Alabama Attorney General’s office in February and “added a significant number of nails and other debris to augment it.” [the explosive’s] “destructive capabilities,” the Justice Department argued.
A sticker on a state building read, “Support your local Antifa.”
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”[Antifa is] Law enforcement has a special focus on individuals who, based on their fundamental values and beliefs, are willing to engage in acts of violence that are completely contrary to the fabric of our nation’s Constitution.” Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall told Fox News. “This is a group that should be on the radar of law enforcement not only in our country but across the state, and is very disturbing and concerning to those of us who hold public office.”
Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert was indicted on federal terrorism charges. (Fox News Digital | Department of Justice)
He added that while Antifa has attracted the attention of law enforcement, there is “a lack of awareness” about the group among the American public.
“I think there’s a certain lack of awareness on the part of a lot of people about the goals of that organization and how loosely connected it is across the country. That’s not lost on law enforcement,” Marshall said. said. “As long as what happened here in Alabama can raise awareness of this issue, I think that’s a good thing.”
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According to court documents, some of the stickers Calvert allegedly placed around him included “Antifa logo superimposed on a rainbow flag background and the words ‘Anti-Fascism is Local Self-Defense.'” It is said that he was
“The Department of Justice will not tolerate acts of violence targeting those who serve the public,” said Attorney General Merrick Garland. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Some called for “abolish private property” and “eat the rich.” According to court documents, the “A” in the word “EAT” is shaped like the symbol for anarchy.
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Others reportedly said things like “Death to fascism,” “Arm the homeless,” “FK work, riot!” and “Never work.”
“The Department of Justice will not tolerate acts of violence targeting those who serve the public,” Attorney General Merrick Garland said in response to the indictment.
