SACRAMENTO, CA – Noah Lamb, 24, is facing a barrage of federal charges after allegedly conspiring to orchestrate the assassination of federal officials as part of a chilling “high-value targets” hit list. The indictment, unsealed today, paints a disturbing picture of Lamb’s involvement with the Terrorgram Collective, a transnational terrorist group operating on the Telegram messaging platform.
Lamb is charged with an eight-count indictment including conspiracy, three counts of soliciting the murder of federal officials, three counts of doxing federal officials, and one count of threatening communications. According to federal prosecutors, Lamb wasn’t acting alone. He allegedly collaborated with members of the Terrorgram Collective – a group fueled by racially and ethnically motivated violent extremism – to identify and target individuals based on their race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The targets weren’t limited to federal employees; state, local officials, and leaders of private organizations were also on the list.
“The defendant collaborated with members of the online Terrorgram Collective to create a list of targets for assassination,” stated Acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwith. “Individuals on the list were targeted because of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity, including federal officials.” The Terrorgram Collective’s core belief, as outlined in the indictment, centers around the idea of white racial superiority and the necessity of violence to trigger a race war and ultimately establish a white ethnostate. They believe society is beyond repair through conventional means.
Assistant Attorney General John A. Eisenberg of the National Security Division minced no words, stating, “Transnational criminal networks that promote extremist ideology and seek to commit targeted assassinations and cause terror obviously have no place in our society.” The Justice Department is making it clear this case is a priority. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon of the Civil Rights Division added, “We will use every tool available to protect the civil rights of all Americans and ensure justice for those targeted by such heinous acts.”
The FBI, which led the investigation through its Sacramento Field Office, emphasized the gravity of the threat. Special Agent in Charge Sid Patel stated, “The FBI stands vigilant, protecting our homeland against individuals who seek to use violence to target the American people, our democracy, and the freedoms we stand for.” If convicted, Lamb faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison for the conspiracy charge. Each count of soliciting the murder of a federal official carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years. Doxing federal officials could lead to a five-year sentence and a $250,000 fine per count.
However, prosecutors stressed that any final sentence will be determined by the court, taking into account statutory factors and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. It’s crucial to remember that these are allegations at this stage. Lamb is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert Abendroth, Senior Litigation Counsel Christopher Perras and Trial Attorney Samuel A. Kuhn of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, and Trial Attorney Patrick Cashman of the National Security Division.
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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