Transgender Antifa "member" arrested for bombing outside Alabama Attorney General's office

MONTGOMERY, AL- On February 24, a bombing occurred outside the Alabama Attorney General's Office in Montgomery. Surveillance footage captured an individual, later identified as Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, who has ties to Antifa, near the scene just before the explosion.

Calvert, 26, from Irondale, Alabama, was subsequently arrested and indicted on federal charges related to the incident.

The explosive device used in the bombing was described as an improvised explosive device (IED), containing nails and shrapnel to enhance its destructive capability.

US attorney's office detention memo stated, "That device had the characteristics of an IED, and Calvert added a substantial number of nails and other shrapnel to increase its destructive capability."

Calvert faces charges including malicious use of an explosive and possession of an unregistered destructive device. This information is supported by a detention memo from a US attorney's office.

Law enforcement officials discovered stickers advocating for various ideologies, including Antifa, on state buildings around the time of the bombing. Some of these stickers prominently featured Antifa messaging, with slogans like "Support your local antifa," “Friends don’t let friends become cops,” and “Topple all hierarchies” emblazoned on them.

According to the charging documents, Antifa is often linked with anarchist violent extremists. These individuals not only oppose fascism but also reject capitalism and the current US government. They advocate violence as a means to accomplish their objectives.

Online videos have emerged depicting Calvert expressing solidarity with Hamas, a Palestinian militant organization. In one of these videos, Calvert drew comparisons between supporting Hamas and historical revolutionary movements.

The investigation into Calvert's actions revealed evidence suggesting a broader pattern of political activism. Prosecutors highlighted Calvert's professed belief in violence directed against the government.

Attorney General Steve Marshall expressed relief at Calvert's arrest, emphasizing the importance of removing such individuals from the streets to safeguard public safety. Marshall commended the collaborative efforts of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in swiftly bringing the suspect to justice.

In a statement Marshall said, "My staff and I are breathing a collective sigh of relief this morning knowing that this individual has been taken off the streets."

"Although more information will be provided in the weeks to come," he continued. "I think it is safe to say that this was not a random act of violence. We are grateful to our federal and local partners for their assistance in this matter and are pleased that the offender faces federal charges carrying significant prison time."

If convicted, Calvert could face significant prison time, with a mandatory minimum sentence of five years. The severity of the charges underscores the gravity of the alleged offenses.

The case against Calvert underscores the importance of vigilance and cooperation among law enforcement agencies to identify and neutralize potential threats before they escalate into violence.

In a February 11 video posted by Calvert, he stated, “I am impulsive by nature in some way that can often be violent, or my impulses are violent.” Calvert further stated, “Some might call those intrusive thoughts, some might just call them violent impulse, I think too often we do not talk about how difficult it is for violent people to overcome that [violent impulses].
 
 
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Rick

"...added a substantial number of nails and other shrapnel to increase its destructive capability." I would suggest the "nails and other shrapnel" were inserted to increase the lethality of the IED.

Nelson

These people are mental and should be committed for life

Nelson

These people are mental and should be committed for life

L

It's just sad what's happening to our country, but this is what happens when you try and force people to accept things that are wrong. Maybe instead of sending taxpayer money all over the world we work on mental illness here.

Mortimer

When it comes to liberidiots.....ANYTHING GOES. It's all about their "feelings" while facts, figures, logic and common sense go right over their insane heads. smh

Michael

Why wasn't he charged with "Terrorism". Or are we starting to take it easy on anyone who attempts or is successful in terrorism?

STEVE

Trantifa?

DS

This KIND rules their brains below their wastes... SICK and MENTAL.

Randall

Those people are getting more dangerous. I find it very curious the police & government refuse to classify them as an organization, so they could apply harsher charges. Another thing I find curious, is why, of all the news sites I visit every day, this is the first mention of this bombing I've seen. I guess it wasn't a priority, because it wasn't a conservative...

thomas

Trantifa will get less time than Jan 6th people

Rick

He almost certainly will as he is admittedly mentally ill (transgendered) and will deny his mental illness normally but I bet he will use it to try to mitigate/negate his sentence.

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