Oct 29, 2024 Story by: Editor
The final defendant among five individuals charged with plotting to attack an energy facility has been sentenced today.
Jordan Duncan, a 29-year-old resident of Bailey, North Carolina, received a seven-year prison term for manufacturing a short-barreled rifle, a violation of the National Firearms Act. His co-defendant, Joseph Maurino, 25, from Manalapan, New Jersey, was sentenced on October 25. Earlier in July, three other defendants were sentenced: Paul James Kryscuk, 38, from Boise, Idaho; Liam Collins, 25, from Johnston, Rhode Island; and Justin Wade Hermanson, 25, from Swansboro, North Carolina. Notably, Duncan, Collins, and Hermanson are all former Marines who were stationed at Camp Lejeune.
“This case highlights a disturbing trend of individuals resorting to violence in the name of extremist ideologies,” stated Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. “We have now brought to justice all five of the defendants involved in a self-described ‘modern day SS,’ who conspired, prepared, and trained to attack America’s power grid in the name of violent white supremacist ideology. The Justice Department is aggressively investigating, disrupting, and prosecuting these kinds of hate-fueled plots that seek to sow violence and chaos and endanger our national security.”
The sentencing of Duncan marks a significant conclusion to a case that underscores the growing concerns over domestic terrorism and the potential threats to critical infrastructure. Federal authorities have intensified their efforts to counteract extremist movements that pose a danger to public safety and the integrity of essential services. With the successful prosecution of these individuals, the Justice Department aims to send a clear message that such violent conspiracies will not be tolerated and that those who attempt to carry out these acts will face serious legal consequences. Source: MCAC
