Men who allegedly targeted Trump’s UFC fight converged online. Most never met.
Key Points:
- In June, police in Ohio arrested a teenager and alleged co-conspirators who had amassed guns, bullets, and body armor.
- The teenager claimed he had never met the others in person and was unaware of their real identities.
- The group had connected online months earlier and were reportedly planning violent attacks.
- Their plans included organizing car pools to Washington, D.C., deploying explosive-laden drones, and positioning snipers.