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February 22, 2019

White Nationalist Coast Guard Lieutenant Used Work Computer to Research Mass Killings
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More information has come to light about the white nationalist Coast
Guard lieutenant who plotted to carry out a domestic terrorist attack.
Investigators say Christopher Paul Hasson used his work computer at the
Coast Guard to plan his attack. During work time, he read the manifestos
of mass killers and studied about how to carry out sniper attacks. At
the time of his arrest, he had a developed a hit list of prominent
politicians and journalists, and had stockpiled 15 guns and more than
1,000 rounds of ammunition. Robert Hur is U.S. attorney for the District
of Maryland.
bq. Robert Hur: "The sheer number and force of the weapons that were
recovered from Mr. Hasson's residence in this case, coupled with the
disturbing nature of his writings, appear to reflect a very significant
threat to the safety of our community, particularly given the position
of trust that Mr. Hasson held with the United States government."


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