Robert Paul Rundo, the leader of the Rise Above Movement, was sentenced to two years in federal prison for inciting violence at political rallies in 2017.
U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada emphasized that hate and violence contradict American values, stating it is essential to uphold civil and constitutional rights against divisiveness.
Prosecutors described Rundo's group as a militant white supremacy organization that planned and executed violent actions during rallies in Huntington Beach, Berkeley, and San Bernardino.
Rundo's previous charges were initially dismissed but reinstated after he was extradited from Romania in 2022, showcasing the complexities of prosecuting hate-based violence.
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