United States Attorney Erica H. MacDonald announced today that Matthew Lee Rupert, 28, was charged with civil disorder, rioting, and possession of unregistered destructive devices. The moron posted all his plans and was caught on video.
He was taken into federal custody earlier today in Chicago, Illinois, and will make an appearance before a judge this afternoon.
Rupert posted messages on Facebook referencing public protests in the Twin Cities over the death of George Floyd. One stated, “I’m going to Minneapolis tomorrow who coming only goons I’m renting hotel rooms.”
On May 29, 2020, Rupert posted a self-recorded cell phone video to his Facebook account indicating that he was in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
In the video, Rupert can be seen passing out explosive devices he possessed, encouraging others to throw his explosives at law enforcement officers, actively damaging property, appearing to light a building on fire and looting businesses in Minneapolis.
Rupert stated, “They got SWAT trucks up there . . . I’ve got some bombs if some of you all want to throw them back . . . bomb them back . . . here I got some more . . . light it and throw it.” RUPERT makes these statements as he hands out an item with brown casing and a green wick to other individuals. The video also depicts RUPERT asking for lighter fluid before entering a Sprint store, followed by his statement, “I lit it on fire.” RUPERT then goes to a nearby Office Depot and states, “I’m going in to get [expletive].” RUPERT can be seen taking items from the store.
On May 30, 2020, Rupert posted messages on his Facebook account stating that he was headed to Chicago, Illinois.
Specifically, Rupert stated, “comr [sic] with bro Chicago let’s go” and “We will be back bro we can loot til 2:30.”
In the early morning hours of May 31, 2020, Rupert posted multiple videos to his Facebook account showing him in and around the Chicago area. Rupert can be heard saying “let’s start a riot” and “I’m going to start doing some damage.”
At approximately 2:21 a.m., Chicago police officers arrested Rupert and his associates for violating the City of Chicago’s emergency curfew order. Law enforcement officers searched Rupert’s vehicle and recovered several destructive devices, a hammer, a heavy-duty flashlight, and cash.
Where did he get the cash?
Sunday, Chicago man Matthew Lee Rupert live-streamed himself handing out bombs to Minnesota protesters who then hurled the bombs at police. He was charged Monday in Chicago with civil disorder, carrying on a riot and possession of unregistered destructive devices. pic.twitter.com/BcUuv7OifQ
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Throw the slimy bastard in jail and let him rot there.
Seems like a bright young lad, he’ll be popular in federal prison. Put some money in his commissary account for anal lube.
There is current talk about the decision of SCOTUS on “qualified immunity”. There are many SCOTUS decisions that warrant serious discussion and this is one of many. All too often a pendulum swings to the extreme in order to correct some injustice. The discussion on this may well be taken to the other extreme. Without a moral compass no justice system can prevail IN justice. Rather than ‘removing’ the immunity decision care must be taken to prevent unintended consequences. The term IS, “qualified” immunity. That qualified has taken on a life of its own. Who knows the outcome if the people who are tasked with keeping society safe are fearful of consequences. We are already seeing that with the reluctance to interfere in many instances. Thus, the “qualification” of that immunity will have to account for circumstances and not removing it altogether. That removal was compared to Civil Asset Forfeiture. Is it necessary to completely remove that also. The simple requirement to have one found guilty is the first remedy.
When it comes to policing it is those charging documents that are most problematic. A start would be the use of a Sole charge of “resisting” when there is no underlying crime charged. We could list many things in this area and rather than focusing on some new “legislation”, as one person suggested, the media, public, and the focus of the protestors should be on modifying existing areas of concern. Adding new “laws” is why we are in this place now.
The DOJ is awful. They have had years to surveill this group. The only way they got this guy is he put evidence on fb.
Now, don’t expect the DOJ to work upwards from this guy to catch others.
From John Adams to the Massachusetts Militia in 1798.
While our Country remains untainted with the Principles and manners, which are now producing desolation in so many Parts of the World: while she continues Sincere and incapable of insidious and impious Policy: We shall have the Strongest Reason to rejoice in the local destination assigned Us by Providence. But should the People of America, once become capable of that deep <[. . .]> simulation towards one another and towards foreign nations, which assumes the Language of Justice and moderation while it is practicing Iniquity and Extravagance; and displays in the most captivating manner the charming Pictures of Candour frankness & sincerity while it is rioting in rapine and Insolence: this Country will be the most miserable Habitation in the World. Because We have no Government armed with Power capable of contending with human Passions unbridled by <[. . .]> morality and Religion. Avarice, Ambition Revenge or Galantry, would break the strongest Cords of our Constitution as a Whale goes through a Net. Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious People. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other