Trump Highlights 450-Year Prison Sentences For Convicted Antifa Members

Federal officials said the defendants arrived wearing dark clothing and face coverings commonly referred to as “black bloc” while carrying firearms, explosives, body armor and military-grade medical kits.

Prosecutors said members of the group launched fireworks and other explosives at the detention center, vandalized government property and attacked responding law enforcement officers.

According to trial testimony, Alvarado Police Officer Thomas Gross responded after detention officers called 911.

Prosecutors said Benjamin Hanil Song shouted, “Get to the rifles!” before opening fire on officers.