"Today's arrests are a warning that committing hate-fueled crimes in the darkest corners of the internet will not hide you, and soliciting terrorist attacks from behind a screen will not protect you. The United States Department of Justice will find you, and we will hold you accountable," Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement, emphasizing the government's commitment to addressing hate crimes in both real and online spaces.
"The defendants encouraged murders and hate crimes targeting individuals based on their race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, and gender identity," said U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert for the Eastern District of California, highlighting the heinous nature of the crimes planned by Allison and Humber.
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