Michail Chkhikvishvishvili, a Georgian national and alleged neo-Nazi leader, was extradited to the U.S. to face serious charges for recruiting individuals to commit violent crimes against Jews and ethnic minorities in New York City. Prosecutors claim he led the Maniac Murder Cult, advocating heinous acts including bombings and shootings. With the rise of international violent extremist groups, the case exemplifies the significant threat of ideologically motivated terrorism in contemporary society, which is facilitated by online platforms.
Chkhikvishvili was described by prosecutors as a white supremacist who plotted a mass killing using various violent methods against minorities in NYC.
The Maniac Murder Cult adheres to a neo-Nazi accelerationist ideology and promotes violence against racial minorities, the Jewish community, and other groups considered 'undesirables.'
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