Michele Beckwith Acting U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California
Noah Lamb, aged 24, has been indicted on eight counts related to his involvement with a hit list targeting federal officials for assassination. The charges include conspiracy, solicitation of murder, doxing, and threatening communications.
Acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwith stated that Lamb collaborated with the Terrorgram Collective to compile a list of targets based on race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. "The U.S. Attorney’s Office will work tirelessly with our partners in law enforcement and in the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute those who commit such violations of federal criminal law," Beckwith said.
John A. Eisenberg, Assistant Attorney General for National Security, emphasized the commitment to combating extremist ideology: “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.”
Harmeet K. Dhillon from the Civil Rights Division reaffirmed their dedication to protecting civil rights against hate-fueled conspiracies: “We will use every tool available to protect the civil rights of all Americans.”
Special Agent Sid Patel from the FBI Sacramento Field Office noted that these charges serve as a warning against using violence for ideological purposes.
Lamb is accused of being part of the Terrorgram Collective operating on Telegram and promoting racially motivated extremism. The indictment claims that Lamb helped create a hit list targeting various officials and leaders due to discriminatory factors.
The FBI's Sacramento Field Office led the investigation with prosecution by Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert Abendroth and others from different divisions within the Justice Department.
If convicted, Lamb could face significant prison time and fines. However, he remains presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.
