Texas man with neo-Nazi ties gets 3 years for bogus threats, calls
John Cameron Denton targeted family of journalist who exposed him as an Atomwaffen Division leader
Matthew Barakat
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This undated file photo provided by the Alexandria Sheriff s Office shows John Cameron Denton, founder and former leader of a neo-Nazi group called Atomwaffen Division. (Alexandria Sheriff s Office via AP, File) (Alexandria Sheriff s Office)
FALLS CHURCH, Va. – A former neo-Nazi leader was sentenced to more than 3 years in prison Tuesday for his role in a conspiracy to target a Black church, a Cabinet member and more than 100 others with bogus bomb threats and 911 calls.
Man with neo-Nazi ties gets 3 years for bogus threats, calls
MATTHEW BARAKAT, Associated Press
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FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) A former neo-Nazi leader was sentenced to more than 3 years in prison Tuesday for his role in a conspiracy to target a Black church, a Cabinet member and more than 100 others with bogus bomb threats and 911 calls.
U.S. District Judge Liam O Grady imposed the 41-month sentence after ruling 27-year-old John Cameron Denton s actions should be considered a hate crime.
The sentence was less than the 5-year term sought by prosecutors but more than the 18-month sentence sought by Denton s attorney.
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FALLS CHURCH, Va. A former neo-Nazi leader was sentenced to more than 3 years in prison Tuesday for his role in a conspiracy to target a Black church, a Cabinet member and more than 100 others with bogus bomb threats and 911 calls.
U.S. District Judge Liam O’Grady imposed the 41-month sentence after ruling 27-year-old John Cameron Denton’s actions should be considered a hate crime.
The sentence was less than the 5-year term sought by prosecutors but more than the 18-month sentence sought by Denton’s attorney.
Undated file photo provided by the Alexandria Sheriff s Office shows John Cameron Denton, founder and former leader of a neo-Nazi group called Atomwaffen Division. (Alexandria Sheriff s Office via AP, File)
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia (AP) A former neo-Nazi leader in the US was sentenced to more than 3 years in prison Tuesday for his role in a conspiracy to target a Black church, a Cabinet member and more than 100 others with bogus bomb threats and 911 calls.
US District Judge Liam O’Grady imposed the 41-month sentence after ruling 27-year-old John Cameron Denton’s actions should be considered a hate crime.
The sentence was less than the 5-year term sought by prosecutors but more than the 18-month sentence sought by Denton’s attorney.
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