#terrorism charges

[critical-skeptic]

DRONES, DRONES, DRONES!!! WATCH OUT!!!

For over a decade, commercial and hobbyist drones have been buzzing through the skies without incident, yet suddenly people are losing their collective minds over this non-issue as if it's the harbinger of Armageddon. Are you all seriously this gullible? This isn't new technology—hell, we're talking about a military town with Fort Huachuca right there, the same Fort Huachuca that helped pioneer the use of surveillance drones in the first place. This isn’t Skynet coming online; it’s glorified flying cameras that have been around longer than some TikTok influencers have been alive. Meanwhile, a friend of mine has been building custom quadcopters for nearly two decades without a single newsworthy apocalypse resulting from it. But sure, let’s all clutch our pearls over something we’ve lived with peacefully for years, because apparently, critical thinking is optional these days.

The worst part? This drone outrage is nothing but a cheap distraction. While the masses are busy hyperventilating over the "threat" of flying gadgets, actual threats to democracy and justice are barreling forward unchecked. Luigi Mangione’s case—an explosive reflection of systemic neglect and institutional abuse—barely registers on the public radar. And Trump, the felonious rapist insurrectionist, and Elon, the tax-dodging manchild playing geopolitical chess with government subsidies, are tearing apart democratic norms like it’s their God-given right. Yet here we are, hand-wringing over drones, because apparently, a shiny distraction is all it takes to steer the public away from the real threats. Wake up. The manipulation is blatant, and your outrage is being weaponized against you while these bastards continue their games unchecked.

[nationnow]

Luigi Mangione spotted smiling in court as he pleads not guilty to murder charge

He pleaded not guilty to New York state’s murder and terrorism charges. As Mangione sat in the court, his attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo raised concerns about his access to a fair trial after being treated like a “human spectacle.” “He’s a young man, and he’s being treated like a human ping-pong ball by two warring jurisdictions here,” she said. She also called out New York City Mayor Eric…

[gwydionmisha]

When Does Murder Amount To Terrorism?

[wausaupilot]

Marshfield woman accused of threatening to burn down Marathon County Sheriff's Department

The woman allegedly made the threat in a dispute over how a stolen vehicle report was handled, according to court records.

By Shereen Siewert | Wausau Pilot & Review A 56-year-old Marshfield woman is facing terror charges after allegedly threatening to “burn down” the Marathon County Sheriff’s Department, according to court filings. Tania Hall is being summoned into Marathon County Circuit Court and will make an initial appearance on Aug. 29, when a judge will determine bond or bail. Hall is formally charged with…

[vicshush]

Screenshot of a tweet by Molly Crane-Newman (@molcranenewman) that reads "The indictment alleges Mangione “intended to intimidate or coerce a civilian population, influence the policies of a unit of government by intimidation or coercion, and affect the conduct of a unit of government by murder, assassination or kidnapping.""

Kate Willett (@katewillett) replies "Which "unit of government” is United Healthcare?"

/end ID]

The affect, influence, and coercion are targetting health insurance greed and inefficiency.

That's the crime.

[headlinehorizon]

Tragic Case: Toddler's Kidnapping and Death at New Mexico Encampment

https://headlinehorizon.com/U.S./Terror/634

Federal prosecutors present tearful testimony from the mother of a sickly toddler who was kidnapped and found dead at a remote desert encampment in northern New Mexico. The family members face kidnapping or terrorism charges related to the shocking incident which involved alleged firearms training and bizarre beliefs.

[colin-becher-death-countdown]

Is Colin Becher Still Alive:

Yes.

Colin Becher Has Survived:

202 days (avoiding charges of domestic terrorism.)

[angeljpg]

self proclaimed n*zis will write entire manifestos about how [insert marginalized groups here] are the scum of the earth and then kill them in a mass shooting in hopes of inspiring others to do the same but won’t even be charged with a hate crime, yet luigi killed one (1) man and he’s being charged with terrorism? it’s scary how blatantly the government protects the rich and puts their interests over all else jfc. they’re making the class divide look so much more obvious.

[tauri91]

I guarantee Americans have felt more terror from health insurance companies than anything Luigi Mangione may have done.

[noirandchocolate]

Just in case, you know, anyone is interested…

Here’s New York’s statute on terrorism.

The pertinent parts someone may be…y’know possibly wanting to know about…

Are Section 490.05(1), which defines “act of terrorism,” and Section 490.25(1), which sets forth the elements of the “crime of terrorism.” Just to make things clearer, because statutes often are not, murder is a “specified offense” as defined in Section 490.05(3).

You will notice when looking at these sections, that “terrorism,” as defined by New York law, does not require a mass attack, an attack on a government or other public building, etc. Because murder is a specified offense, killing a single person is a sufficient underlying crime. Additionally, the statute does not require intent to coerce a government. That is one possible sufficient intent. Another is an intent to “intimidate or coerce a civilian population.” In other words, a group of people.

However, please remember, while you are thinking about this topic, that charging a person with a crime is not the same as convicting them. The State has the burden to prove every element of every crime alleged against a defendant, who is presumed innocent unless a jury decides the State has met that burden beyond a reasonable doubt. So if, say, someone murders a single person, and is charged with terrorism, the State will need to prove that this person possessed the requisite intent/state of mind associated with terrorism, not just the intent to kill associated with murder.

Just so you are aware.

And now, for people who do not like to click links, here are the provisions I’ve mentioned, below the cut:

Section 490.05(1)—

1. "Act of terrorism":

(a) for purposes of this article means an act or acts constituting a specified offense as defined in subdivision three of this section for which a person may be convicted in the criminal courts of this state pursuant to article twenty of the criminal procedure law, or an act or acts constituting an offense in any other jurisdiction within or outside the territorial boundaries of the United States which contains all of the essential elements of a specified offense, that is intended to:

(i) intimidate or coerce a civilian population;

(ii) influence the policy of a unit of government by intimidation or coercion; or

(iii) affect the conduct of a unit of government by murder, assassination or kidnapping; or

(b) for purposes of subparagraph (xiii) of paragraph (a) of subdivision one of section 125.27 of this chapter means activities that involve a violent act or acts dangerous to human life that are in violation of the criminal laws of this state and are intended to:

(i) intimidate or coerce a civilian population;

(ii) influence the policy of a unit of government by intimidation or coercion; or

(iii) affect the conduct of a unit of government by murder, assassination or kidnapping.

Section 490.25–

1. A person is guilty of a crime of terrorism when, with intent to intimidate or coerce a civilian population, influence the policy of a unit of government by intimidation or coercion, or affect the conduct of a unit of government by murder, assassination or kidnapping, he or she commits a specified offense.

[peglarpapers]

one of the funniest changes made by the terror amc is that historically officers on the ships wouldn’t have been shaved by their stewards. like they would have been brought hot water and shit but not actively shaved/washed. which means jopson is never beating the allegations

[royaltea000]

When your disciples make you wanna drink but you’re a monk

[cockroachesunite]

i have no explanation for this

[magnusstan]

Nico’s AMA on why Kevin is so hot who has the best hair apart from himself (2023).

In case anyone missed him saying it onstage at the 2023 AusGP, here’s him confirming it. Kev grow it back please 🙏

[fangirl-nadir]

Oh ffs, now they're threatening him with the death penalty? God, those fuckers are scared shitless of this guy and are desperate to cover things up

[wetsocksinbed]

friendly reminder that the government who is charging Luigi Mangione with terrorism is the same government that were completely fine with sending hand-signed bombs to strike Palestine, which killed hundreds of civilians indiscriminately