Trio wanted a Virginia gun rally to trigger a "Civil War": Federal Government

{Three suspects of the white supremacist group "The Base"said a gun rights rally in Richmond, Virginiawas in a civil war, according to. It seems he wanted to cause it. } Court RecordsFederal prosecutors argued that men arrested last week should be detained until trial, indicating that they are part of a "domestic terrorist investigation." 

Three men, Brian Remley Jr., William Garfield Billbrow IV, and Canadian citizen Patrik Jordan Mathews were arrested on federal firearms charges the day before the rally. ..

"Derail some trains, kill some people, and poison some water supplies. You should be ready to do those things," Matthew said. On December 1st, according to a video produced by him, he wore a gas mask to distort his voice and hide his face. "If you want to survive the white race, you will have to do your f *** ing part."

Investigators were able to obtain this information in part through a surveillance warrant obtained under Title III, which allowed law enforcement agencies to install closed-circuit cameras and microphones in Remley. Matthews' house in Delaware.

Authorities also issued a so-called "sneak and peak" warrant for the dwelling. This allows you to enter the premises without your knowledge. During the search, agents support base propaganda leaflets, parts needed to make assault rifles, and Matthew "supports violent, anti-Semitic, and racist language" on his computer. I found a video I made for.

Surveillance equipment also captured Matthew and Remley discussing potential violence during their trip to Virginia. ..

"This is fast enough to create some instability, cause others, derail some tracks, and shut down while the situation in Virginia is happening. Roads, oh road blockages, great things can close the rest of the roads, you know, you can start the US economic collapse within a week, "Matthew said on December 21st. Is said to have told Remley.

Two days later, Remley allegedly told Matthew, "literally, we need to claim the first victim," while discussing targeted violence in Virginia. ..

"You know that this happened in Virginia. The opportunities are endless, and in theory you need to be radicalized and know everything. You have to. All we have to do is make things go wrong, and if Virginia can get involved in a full-blown civil war, "Matthew added later.

The pair also discussed ambushing police officers to obtain tactical equipment. "If the PoPo cruiser is parked on the street and he doesn't have a backup, I can execute him on a whim and take his stuff. He can literally not be ganged. "Remley said.

Lemley and Mathews lawyers did not immediately respond to CBS News' request for comment.

What is the base?

Remley, Matthew, and Billborough weren't the only members arrested last week. Law enforcement has arrested a total of seven members,The Base. This is described in court documents as a "white supremacist organization," "the creation of a white supremacist nation, a minority community (including African-Americans and Jewish-Americans) ... and an improvised explosion. How to make a device. "

The youngest defendant in this case, William Billbrow, seems to be proud of his position as a base as a terrorist organization," comparing the base to Caucasians. " It is said that it is advantageous. " "He is also said to have told other base members that" Isis is not compared to us "about the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.

However, prosecutors say Billbrow began to move away from the base in late 2019, to focus on his intentions to fight with Ukrainian nationalists, other base members. Even tried to persuade him to join him. There is no risk of his flight as he does not own a passport. Billbrow's prosecutor insisted on the release of the 19-year-old after the client's first appearance, but he told CBS News that he would not comment on the motion. 

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Victoria Albert

Victoria Albert is a Senior News Editor at CBS News. victoria.albert@viacomcbs.com