Key Takeaways
- A Sacramento County woman, Dallas Humber, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for leading a transnational terrorist group from her home in California.
- The group, known as the Terrorgram Collective, promotes violent white supremacy and encourages followers to commit hate crimes and assassinate government officials.
- Humber was convicted of soliciting hate crimes, soliciting the murder of federal officials, and conspiring to provide material support to terrorists.
- The Terrorgram Collective has been linked to several acts of violence and terror plots around the world, including attacks on an LGBTQ+ bar, an energy facility, and a mosque.
Introduction to the Terrorgram Collective
The Department of Justice has announced the sentencing of Dallas Humber, a 35-year-old woman from Elk Grove, California, to 30 years in prison for her role as a leader of the Terrorgram Collective, a transnational terrorist group. The group is known for promoting violent white supremacy and encouraging its followers to commit hate crimes and assassinate government officials. According to federal officials, Humber used online platforms to celebrate violence and solicit attacks that resulted in the loss of innocent lives and injuries to others around the world.
Humber’s Involvement with the Terrorgram Collective
Humber was arrested last year alongside Matthew Allison, 37, of Boise, Idaho, and the pair allegedly worked together to circulate "Terrorgram" videos and publications on the Telegram messaging app. These materials encouraged followers to carry out specific crimes and provided a list of assassination targets. Additionally, they were accused of providing instructions for making napalm, thermite, chlorine gas, pipe bombs, and dirty bombs. Humber’s actions were deemed to be a significant threat to public safety, and her conviction and sentencing serve as a reminder of the importance of combating hate-fueled crimes.
The Department of Justice’s Efforts to Combat Terrorism
The sentencing of Humber is a testament to the Department of Justice’s commitment to finding and prosecuting individuals who engage in terrorist activities, even if they are operating in the darkest corners of the internet. As stated by John A. Eisenberg, assistant attorney general for national security, "The Department of Justice has shown that it can and will find these criminals even in the darkest corners of the Internet." The department’s efforts to combat terrorism and hate-fueled crimes are ongoing, and the sentencing of Humber serves as a warning to others who may be engaging in similar activities.
The Terrorgram Collective’s Links to Violent Acts
The Terrorgram Collective has been linked to several acts of violence and terror plots around the world. These include an October 2022 shooting outside an LGBTQ+ bar in Slovakia, a July 2024 planned attack on an energy facility in New Jersey, and a knife attack at a mosque in Turkey. In January, the State Department designated the Terrorgram Collective and three of its members as specially designated global terrorists. The group’s violent ideology and actions have resulted in harm to innocent people and have contributed to a climate of fear and intolerance.
The Importance of Combating Hate-Fueled Crimes
The sentencing of Humber and the ongoing efforts to combat the Terrorgram Collective serve as a reminder of the importance of addressing hate-fueled crimes. As stated by U.S. Atty. Eric Grant, "Our office remains committed to working with our law enforcement partners and with other Department of Justice components to stop these hate-fueled crimes and to ensure the safety of all people and public officials." The Department of Justice’s efforts to combat terrorism and hate-fueled crimes are critical to ensuring public safety and promoting a culture of tolerance and acceptance.
Conclusion
The sentencing of Dallas Humber to 30 years in prison for her role as a leader of the Terrorgram Collective serves as a warning to others who may be engaging in similar activities. The Department of Justice’s efforts to combat terrorism and hate-fueled crimes are ongoing, and the sentencing of Humber is a testament to the department’s commitment to finding and prosecuting individuals who engage in these activities. The Terrorgram Collective’s links to violent acts and terror plots around the world highlight the importance of addressing hate-fueled crimes and promoting a culture of tolerance and acceptance.
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