
BALTIMORE — The founder of a Florida-based neo-Nazi group was convicted Monday of conspiring with his former girlfriend to plan an attack on Maryland’s power grid in furtherance of their shared racist beliefs. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
Main Idea: Neo-Nazi group leader Brandon Russell was convicted of plotting an attack on Maryland’s power grid.
Key Points:
A plotted attack on Maryland's power grid could have caused blackouts, disrupted homes and businesses, and put public safety at risk.
The conviction may help deter similar extremist attacks and shows law enforcement can stop some plots before they harm communities.
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Founder of Atomwaffen Division and the convicted defendant at the center of the plot and verdict.
Neo-Nazi group co-founded by Brandon Russell and central to the extremist context of the case.
Former girlfriend and co-plotter who pleaded guilty and was sentenced for the same attack plan.
Federal trial court where the conspiracy case was tried and the jury delivered its verdict.
Defense attorney who argued Russell was not a co-conspirator; supporting courtroom figure.
Federal prosecutor quoted in closing arguments, but only in a supporting role.
Named judge who instructed the jury, but is not the main focus of the article.
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