A 17-year-old from Waukesha, Wisc., was charged with two counts of first-degree murder for killing his mother and stepfather

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A Word From the CEO
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Dear Reader,

Over the past few weeks, violent extremism in the United States has surfaced in alarming ways, underscoring the urgent need to address ideologically driven threats. An Albuquerque man faces federal charges for arson attacks on a Tesla dealership and a Republican Party office, while a Pennsylvania man was charged for threatening to assassinate President Trump and other officials. In Wisconsin, a teen’s alleged murder of family members to fund a neo-Nazi-inspired plot against the president reveals the deadly impact of online radicalization, amplified by international extremist ties.

Foreign influence operations have also raised concerns, with Iranian nationals charged for conspiring to supply U.S. technology to the IRGC for military drones, violating sanctions. Social media platforms like TikTok remain focal points, as a failed U.S. divestiture deal amid China’s trade war tactics and school shooting threats posted in Illinois and Florida highlight the intersection of global and local risks. These incidents emphasize the importance of sustained vigilance and coordinated efforts across law enforcement and communities to counter these multifaceted threats.

Sincerely,

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A Word From the CEO
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Dear Reader,

Over the past few weeks, violent extremism in the United States has surfaced in alarming ways, underscoring the urgent need to address ideologically driven threats. An Albuquerque man faces federal charges for arson attacks on a Tesla dealership and a Republican Party office, while a Pennsylvania man was charged for threatening to assassinate President Trump and other officials. In Wisconsin, a teen’s alleged murder of family members to fund a neo-Nazi-inspired plot against the president reveals the deadly impact of online radicalization, amplified by international extremist ties.

Foreign influence operations have also raised concerns, with Iranian nationals charged for conspiring to supply U.S. technology to the IRGC for military drones, violating sanctions. Social media platforms like TikTok remain focal points, as a failed U.S. divestiture deal amid China’s trade war tactics and school shooting threats posted in Illinois and Florida highlight the intersection of global and local risks. These incidents emphasize the importance of sustained vigilance and coordinated efforts across law enforcement and communities to counter these multifaceted threats.

Sincerely,

RIchard Green

CEO, Co-Founder

Clarionproject.org

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Militant-Right and Militant-Left Extremism
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Nikita Casap, 17, charged with two counts of first-degree murder for killing his mother and stepfather - via Independent screenshot ( [link removed] 202504-17&utm_medium=email )

Nikita Casap, 17, charged with two counts of first-degree murder for killing his mother and stepfather - via Independent screenshot

*Teen Suspected of Murdering Parents Tied to Neo-Nazi Cult*
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* Nikita Casap, a 17-year-old from Waukesha, Wisc., was charged with two counts of first-degree murder for killing his mother, Tatiana Casap, and stepfather, Donald Mayer, on February 11, 2025, allegedly to gain financial means for a plot to assassinate President Donald Trump and overthrow the U.S. government.
* Federal authorities found a three-page manifesto on Casap’s phone, where he expressed neo-Nazi views linked to the Order of Nine Angles, a satanic cult, calling for Trump’s assassination to “save the white race” and praising Adolf Hitler, with plans to incite a political revolution.
* Casap allegedly coordinated with overseas contacts, including a Russian speaker, discussing weapons, drones, and explosives, and planned to flee to Ukraine after the attack, sharing details on TikTok and Telegram about his intentions.
* The bodies of Tatiana Casap and Donald Mayer were found decomposed on February 28, 2025, after a welfare check prompted by family concerns. Read More ( [link removed] 202504-17&utm_medium=email )

*New Mexico Man Arrested in Connection to Arson Attacks on Tesla Dealership and State GOP Headquarters*
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* Jamison Wagner, a 40-year-old Albuquerque resident, faces two counts of malicious damage or destruction of property by fire or explosives for arson attacks on the Tesla Albuquerque showroom on February 9, 2025, and the Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) headquarters on March 30, 2025.
* Investigators connected Wagner to both incidents through surveillance footage showing a white 2015 Hyundai Accent, which he owns, and matching physical descriptions. A search of his home on April 12, 2025, uncovered eight suspected incendiary devices, spray paint, and a stencil matching graffiti at the RPNM scene.
* The Tesla attack involved setting fire to two vehicles and spray-painting graffiti like “Die Elon” and “Tesla Nazi Inc.” with swastikas. If convicted, Wagner could face 5 to 20 years in prison per count. Read More ( [link removed] 202504-17&utm_medium=email )

*Pennsylvania Man Charged With Making Threats to President Trump*
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* Shawn Monper, a 32-year-old from Butler, Penn., was charged with four counts of threatening to assault and murder President Donald J. Trump, other U.S. officials, and ICE agents, based on comments posted on YouTube under the alias “Mr Satan” between January 15 and April 5, 2025.
* Monper allegedly made explicit threats, including a February 17 comment calling for killing Trump, Elon Musk, and agency heads, referencing an “American Revolution 2.0,” and a March 4 statement on a Trump Congress address video saying, “I’m going to assassinate him myself.” He also threatened ICE agents, labeling them terrorists.
* The FBI investigation linked the “Mr Satan” account to Monper’s residence and found he obtained a firearms permit post-inauguration. Monper admitted to buying guns and ammo, with March comments indicating plans for a mass shooting and ongoing weapon purchases. Read More ( [link removed] 202504-17&utm_medium=email )

*Arson Suspect Cited What Governor Shapiro ‘Wants to do to Palestinian People’*
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* Arson Suspect Cody Balmer told police that Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro must know that he "will not take part in his plans for what he wants to do to the Palestinian people," per a warrant.
* The suspect also told 911 operators that he had to “stop having my friends killed.”
* The District Attorney who is prosecuting the case, said he has not decided yet whether he will charge Balmer with ‘ethnic intimidation’—Pennsylvania’s hate crime statute—but said he will argue Balmer’s motives should make his sentencing more severe if he is convicted. Read More ( [link removed] 202504-17&utm_medium=email )

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Islamist Extremism
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Zimnako Salah, 45 - via My California News screenshot ( [link removed] 202504-17&utm_medium=email )

Zimnako Salah, 45 - via My California News screenshot

*Arizona Man Convicted of ISIS-Inspired Plot Targeting Christian Churches*
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Zimnako Salah, a 45-year-old from Phoenix, Ariz., was found guilty after an 11-day trial for planting a hoax bomb threat at a Christian church in Roseville, Calif., with the intent to obstruct the free exercise of religion, classified as a hate crime due to targeting the church for its faith.

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Between September and November 2023, Salah visited four Christian churches in Arizona, California, and Colorado, planting black backpacks at two to instill fear of bombs, while security stopped him at the others, aiming to intimidate congregants.

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A search of Salah’s storage unit uncovered components for an improvised explosive device (IED), and his social media revealed consumption of extremist propaganda, including searches for “Infidels dying” and videos of ISIS murders, indicating radicalized intent.

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Salah faces up to six years in prison and a $250,000 fine at his July 18, 2025, sentencing. Read More ( [link removed] 202504-17&utm_medium=email )

*ISIS Supporter Sentenced*
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Sinmyah Amera Ceasar, a 30-year-old U.S. citizen from Brooklyn, was sentenced to 230 months (over 19 years) in prison for conspiring to provide material support to ISIS, obstructing justice, and failing to appear in court after attempting to flee the U.S.

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Between January and November 2016, Ceasar, using the alias “Umm Nutella,” used numerous social media accounts to promote ISIS, disseminate propaganda, and recruit individuals in the U.S. to join and fight for ISIS abroad, establishing contacts with ISIS members overseas.

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While on bail, Ceasar violated conditions by reconnecting with ISIS supporters, deleting over 1,000 electronic communications, and lying to authorities. She later fled to avoid sentencing, contacting an individual in Afghanistan for assistance after the 2021 Kabul airport bombing. Read More ( [link removed] 202504-17&utm_medium=email )

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Hate Crime
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Cale Wacker - via 1011 Now screenshot ( [link removed] 202504-17&utm_medium=email )

Cale Wacker - via 1011 Now screenshot

*UNL Police Arrest Man for Hate Crime on Campus*
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln Police arrested 21-year-old Cale Wacker from Norfolk, Neb., for a hate crime involving third-degree assault, a Class IV felony, following an incident on campus.

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Wacker, who is not affiliated with the university, allegedly made derogatory remarks about the victim’s sexual orientation, including a homophobic slur, before slamming them to the ground.

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Wacker was identified through tips received via Crime Stoppers after police released suspect images. Read More ( [link removed] 202504-17&utm_medium=email )

*Seattle Man Arrested on Suspicion of Hate Crime*
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* Seattle police arrested a man on suspicion of a hate crime for reportedly throwing rocks at people and cars while shouting profane insults.
* The 31-year-old man was arrested in Fremont on Thursday afternoon after he allegedly threw a large rock at a woman’s head that grazed her. He also threw a boulder through a different woman’s car window.
* Victims and witnesses reported the suspect smashed windows, struck a vehicle with a trash can, used an anti-Asian slur, and punched a woman in the face. Read More ( [link removed] 202504-17&utm_medium=email )

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School Threats
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Snapchat logo displayed on a mobile phone screen - Ismail Kaplan/Anadolu via Getty Images ( [link removed] 202504-17&utm_medium=email )

Snapchat logo displayed on a mobile phone screen - Ismail Kaplan/Anadolu via Getty Images

*Florida Middle Schooler Arrested for Shooting Threat*
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A 12-year-old Port Charlotte (Fla.) Middle School student, Sir’isa Jamaal Woodard, was arrested for posting shooting threats in a Snapchat group chat, charged with written or electronic threats to conduct a mass shooting.

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On April 10, 2025, a physical altercation between two students was recorded and shared on Snapchat, with Woodard heard saying, “bring the gun ma, bring the gun.” Later, he posted a video in a group chat holding a firearm and making a verbal threat. Read More ( [link removed] 202504-17&utm_medium=email )

*Illinois Man Arrested for TikTok Threat*
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* Joseph Jenkins, a 23-year-old from Lakewood, Ill., was arrested for posting a TikTok threat targeting a school shooting against students and teachers in Shelby County, following a tip from the FBI’s Springfield office.
* Jenkins admitted to making the threat during questioning at his residence, leading to charges of making terrorist threats and disorderly conduct by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. Read More ( [link removed] 202504-17&utm_medium=email )

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Foreign Influence Operations
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Iran-made Mohajer-6 drone on exhibition during a rally marking the 46th anniversary of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 10, 2025 - Hossein Beris/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images ( [link removed] 202504-17&utm_medium=email )

Iran-made Mohajer-6 drone on exhibition during a rally marking the 46th anniversary of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 10, 2025 - Hossein Beris/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images

*Iranian Company and Nationals Charged for Scheme to Procure US Technology for Iran*
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A criminal complaint was unsealed charging Hossein Akbari, 63, Reza Amidi, 62, and their Iranian company, Rah Roshd, with conspiring to procure U.S. parts for Iranian drones, provide material support to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a designated terrorist organization, and commit money laundering.

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Akbari (CEO) and Amidi (commercial manager) allegedly used Rah Roshd to evade U.S. sanctions, procuring U.S.-origin parts, including one from a Brooklyn-based company, for Iranian UAVs like the Mohajer-6, which was shot down by Ukraine in 2022 after use by Russian forces.

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Rah Roshd supplied advanced systems to the IRGC and Iranian state-owned entities, facilitating drone production for military use. Read More ( [link removed] 202504-17&utm_medium=email )

*Former FAA contractor pleads guilty to spying for Iran, sharing private info on US airports, energy industry*
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A naturalized U.S. citizen, Abouzar Rahmati, pleaded guilty to working with Iranian government and intelligence officials on their behalf as a contractor for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) between 2017 and 2024.

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During that period, Rahmati met with Iranian intelligence in Iran, communicated with Iranian authorities using a cover story to hide his conduct, obtained employment with an FAA contractor with access to sensitive, non-public information about the U.S. aviation sector, and obtained and provided open-source and non-public materials about the solar energy industry in the U.S. to intelligence officers. Read More ( [link removed] 202504-17&utm_medium=email )

*TikTok Deal Becomes Trade War Casualty*
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A finalized deal to sell TikTok’s U.S. operations to American investors, including Oracle, collapsed after China halted approval, linking it to negotiations over President Trump’s escalating trade tariffs.

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Trump imposed a 34 percent tariff on Chinese imports, on top of existing 20 percent tariffs, prompting China to retaliate with matching tariffs and restrictions on rare earth exports, derailing the TikTok agreement as Beijing demanded broader trade talks.

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The deal, initially set to keep TikTok operational in the U.S. under American control, was seen as a political priority for Trump, who extended the divestiture deadline by 75 days to June 19, 2025, to avoid a ban, citing national security and economic leverage.

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Despite the push to “save TikTok,” critics, including Republican lawmakers, expressed concerns over Chinese Communist Party access to U.S. user data, with the deal’s failure highlighting tensions between national security and trade negotiations. Read More ( [link removed] 202504-17&utm_medium=email )

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