Introduction to the Case
A 24-year-old alleged to be part of a transnational terrorist group was indicted on eight federal charges in connection to a hit list of "high-value targets" for assassination that included a U.S. senator and other officials, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday.
Charges and Potential Sentence
Noah Jacob Lamb has been charged in the Eastern District of California with three counts of soliciting the murder of federal officials, three counts of doxing federal officials, one count of conspiracy and one count of threatening communications. He faces a maximum of 85 years in prison if convicted.
Statement from the Department of Justice
“Transnational criminal networks that promote extremist ideology and seek to commit targeted assassinations and cause terror obviously have no place in our society,” said Assistant Attorney General John A. Eisenberg of the Justice Department’s National Security Division in a release. "These criminal charges reflect the Justice Department’s unwavering commitment to using the full force of the law to disrupt and prosecute those who use hate-driven violence to threaten public safety and national security.”
Investigation and Indictment
The FBI Sacramento Field Office investigated the case, the DOJ said.
The indictment filed on June 26 was unsealed Wednesday and obtained by NBC News. It alleges that Lamb was part of "The Terrogram Collective," a network of channels and group chats on the Telegram messaging app where members "promote white supremacist accelerationism." Prosecutors defined Terrorgram’s ideology as being "centered on the belief that the white race is superior" and that "violence and terrorism is necessary to ignite a race war and ‘accelerate’ the collapse of the government and the rise of a white ethnostate."
The Terrogram Collective and "The List"
Lamb allegedly worked with Terrorgram leaders Dallas Erin Humber and Matthew Robert Allison to create "The List," a publication that they described as a "kill list in book form." Each person listed had their own "card" containing their name, home address, a photograph, a photograph of their residence, if available, and reasons why Terrorgram considered them an enemy, the indictment said.
Prosecutors allege that Lamb’s contributions to "The List" included identifying targets and doxing them.
Targets on "The List"
Names on "The List" included an unidentified U.S. senator, an unidentified U.S. district court judge, an unidentified former U.S. attorney, state officials, municipal officials, and leaders of private companies and non-governmental organizations, the indictment said. Many were targeted due to their race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity, according to the indictment.
"The List" described the U.S. senator as an "Anti-White, Anti-gun, Jewish Senator," according to the indictment. It called the U.S. district court judge an "invader" from a foreign country, and it referred to the former U.S. attorney as the "[f]irst [racial slur] U.S. Attorney" in their respective jurisdiction, the indictment said.
Distribution and Encouragement of Violence
Prosecutors allege that "The List" was distributed by Humber and Allison to other like-minded individuals on Terrorgram along with messages that encouraged taking action, such as "Do your part" and "Remember change starts with you. No one is coming to save us."
Previous Indictments
Humber and Allison were indicted on 15 federal charges, including soliciting the murder of federal officials and distributing bomb-making instructions, in September 2024.
Representation and Next Steps
It was not immediately clear whether Lamb had an attorney or if one was being assigned to him.
Conclusion
The indictment of Noah Jacob Lamb highlights the ongoing threat of transnational terrorist groups and the importance of law enforcement efforts to disrupt and prosecute these organizations. The case also underscores the dangers of extremist ideologies and the need for continued vigilance to protect public safety and national security.
FAQs
- Q: What are the charges against Noah Jacob Lamb?
A: Lamb has been charged with three counts of soliciting the murder of federal officials, three counts of doxing federal officials, one count of conspiracy, and one count of threatening communications. - Q: What is the potential sentence if Lamb is convicted?
A: Lamb faces a maximum of 85 years in prison if convicted. - Q: What is "The Terrogram Collective"?
A: "The Terrogram Collective" is a network of channels and group chats on the Telegram messaging app where members promote white supremacist accelerationism. - Q: What was "The List"?
A: "The List" was a publication created by Lamb and other Terrorgram leaders that contained a "kill list" of targets, including their personal information and reasons why they were considered enemies. - Q: Who were the targets on "The List"?
A: The targets included a U.S. senator, a U.S. district court judge, a former U.S. attorney, state officials, municipal officials, and leaders of private companies and non-governmental organizations, many of whom were targeted due to their race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
