The Justice Department announced today that Dallas Humber, 34, of Elk Grove, California, and Matthew Allison, 37, of Boise, Idaho—leaders of the Terrorgram Collective, a transnational terrorist group—were charged with a 15-count indictment for soliciting hate crimes, soliciting the murder of federal officials, and conspiring to provide material support to terrorists. Humber and Allison were arrested on Friday by law enforcement officials.
“Today’s indictment charges the defendants with leading a transnational terrorist group dedicated to attacking America’s critical infrastructure, targeting a hit list of our country’s public officials, and carrying out deadly hate crimes—all in the name of violent white supremacist ideology,” said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. “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.”
“We allege that the leaders of Terrorgram charged today are a threat to public safety and the rule of law,” said Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco. “Using the Telegram platform, they advanced their heinous white supremacist ideology, solicited hate crimes, and provided guidance and instructions for terrorist attacks on critical infrastructure and assassinations of government officials. Today’s action reaffirms that the Department of Justice will not tolerate this alleged abhorrent conduct. It has no place in America or anywhere else. We will continue working with our law enforcement partners to identify, apprehend, and hold accountable anyone who engages in such activity, no matter where they are located.”
“These defendants are alleged to be the leaders of Terrorgram Collective, a transnational terrorist group that our investigation found is responsible for soliciting hate crimes and the murder of government officials and providing support to terrorists,” said FBI Director Christopher Wray. “Whether motivated by racial bias or antagonism toward government and societal norms, such behavior will not be tolerated. Terrorism is still the FBI’s number one priority, and working with our partners we are committed to investigating and holding accountable those who break the laws and assist violent actors in lethal plots.”
“Hate crimes fueled by bigotry and white supremacy, and amplified by the weaponization of digital messaging platforms, are on the rise and have no place in our society,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. “This indictment charges the leaders of a transnational terrorist group with several civil rights violations including soliciting others to engage in hate crimes and terrorist attacks against Black people; immigrants; LGBT individuals; Jewish people. Make no mistake: as hate groups turn to online platforms—the federal government is adapting—and responding—to protect vulnerable communities. The Justice Department is committed to protecting civil rights for all Americans—and we will resolutely strive—to bring justice against those who seek to threaten undermine—or extinguish it.”
“As alleged Humber & Allison—the leaders—of Terrorgram conspired—to provide material support—and solicited attacks—on federal officials & critical government infrastructure—including federal buildings & energy facilities” said Matthew G Olsen—of National Security Division “Today’s charges demonstrate—the Justice Department's resolve—to bring every available tool—to bear—in countering threats—from violent extremists—and protecting Americans.”
“The defendants solicited murders—and hate crimes based on race religion national origin sexual orientation gender identity” said US Attorney Phillip A Talbert—for Eastern District California "They also doxed—and solicited murder—of federal officials conspired—to provide material support—to terrorists distributed information about explosives intended—for use—in committing violence My office continues tirelessly—with partners—in law enforcement & Justice Dept investigate prosecute violations federal criminal law Thank FBI & Justice Dept Civil Rights Division National Security Division partnership supporting common mission keeping people public officials safe from hate-fueled violence”
According to indictment unsealed today Humber & Allison lead Terrorgram Collective—a transnational terrorist group operating on digital messaging platform Telegram promoting white supremacist accelerationism an ideology centered belief white race superior society irreparably corrupt cannot saved political action violence terrorism necessary ignite race war accelerate collapse government rise white ethnostate
Indictment alleges Humber & Allison disseminated several Terrorgram videos publications providing specific advice carrying out crimes celebrating white supremacist attacks providing hit list high-value targets assassination Hit list included US federal state local officials leaders private companies non-governmental organizations many targeted because race religion national origin sexual orientation gender identity
Humber & Allison allegedly operated Terrorgram channels group chats where they solicited users commit attacks achieve goals accelerationism white supremacy provided instructions guidance equip users carry out attacks These include but not limited:
Bias-motivated attacks against deemed enemies white race;
Terrorist attacks on government infrastructure like buildings energy facilities believed ignite race war help accelerate collapse government society;
Attacks high-value targets politicians government officials whose murders believed sow chaos further accelerate downfall
They incited users commit attacks furtherance white supremacist accelerationism including following individuals allegedly inspired guided by Humber Allison other members collective carry out attacks planning so when arrested law enforcement:
Individual shot three people killing two outside LGBT bar Slovakia;
Individual planned attack energy facilities New Jersey;
Individual stabbed five near mosque Turkey
Indictment charges Humber Allison total 15 counts including one count conspiracy four counts soliciting hate crimes three counts soliciting murder federal officials three counts doxing federal officials one count threatening communications two counts distributing bombmaking instructions one count conspiring provide material support terrorists
If convicted all charges Humber Allison each face maximum penalty 220 years prison Federal district court judge determine sentence considering US Sentencing Guidelines other statutory factors
FBI Sacramento Field Office FBI Salt Lake City Field Office Boise Resident Agency investigated case assistance US Attorney's Office District Idaho variety foreign domestic law enforcement agencies
Justice Department's Civil Rights Division National Security Division US Attorney's Office Eastern District California prosecuting case
An indictment merely allegation All defendants presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt court law
View indictment here
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