Federal prosecutors have secured a guilty plea from Michail Chkhikvishvili, a 22-year-old Georgian national and self-proclaimed neo-Nazi leader known as "Commander Butcher," who allegedly orchestrated a sinister plot to wreak havoc on New York City's minority communities during the holiday season.
According to court documents, Chkhikvishvili began making plans with an undercover FBI agent in September 2023, where he expressed a desire to join a neo-Nazi organization by engaging in violent acts such as brutal beatings and murders. The plot took a disturbing turn when Chkhikvishvili proposed distributing poisoned candy to minority children dressed as Santa Claus during the holiday season.
Prosecutors claim that Chkhikvishvili's plan involved supplying the tainted product to Jewish schools, further underscoring his extremist ideology and willingness to target vulnerable communities. The chilling proposal was shared with the undercover agent through an encrypted messaging app.
Chkhikvishvili pleaded guilty to two counts of soliciting violent hate crimes against racial minorities and Jewish people, admitting that he would "like to apologize" to these affected communities. He faces up to 40 years in federal prison when sentenced in March, with prosecutors recommending a sentence between 14 and 17 years.
The Maniac Murder Cult neo-Nazi organization has been linked to multiple violent attacks worldwide, including the stabbing of approximately five people outside a mosque in Turkey in August 2024, who reportedly referenced Chkhikvishvili's group's "Hater's Handbook."
The case serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing threat posed by extremist groups and the importance of vigilance in preventing hate crimes.
According to court documents, Chkhikvishvili began making plans with an undercover FBI agent in September 2023, where he expressed a desire to join a neo-Nazi organization by engaging in violent acts such as brutal beatings and murders. The plot took a disturbing turn when Chkhikvishvili proposed distributing poisoned candy to minority children dressed as Santa Claus during the holiday season.
Prosecutors claim that Chkhikvishvili's plan involved supplying the tainted product to Jewish schools, further underscoring his extremist ideology and willingness to target vulnerable communities. The chilling proposal was shared with the undercover agent through an encrypted messaging app.
Chkhikvishvili pleaded guilty to two counts of soliciting violent hate crimes against racial minorities and Jewish people, admitting that he would "like to apologize" to these affected communities. He faces up to 40 years in federal prison when sentenced in March, with prosecutors recommending a sentence between 14 and 17 years.
The Maniac Murder Cult neo-Nazi organization has been linked to multiple violent attacks worldwide, including the stabbing of approximately five people outside a mosque in Turkey in August 2024, who reportedly referenced Chkhikvishvili's group's "Hater's Handbook."
The case serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing threat posed by extremist groups and the importance of vigilance in preventing hate crimes.
! I mean, can you believe some dude would think it's cool to poison candy and target innocent kids? It's just not right, fam 
. And the fact that he was part of a whole organized group like Maniac Murder Cult... that's just chilling. 40 years in prison is way too lenient for something that serious, imo 
. I hope he gets the full 14-17 years and some serious counseling to help him deal with whatever demons drove him to this stuff 
. We gotta keep an eye on these extremist groups and support our communities, you feel? 
because if we don't address this kind of extremism head-on, it's gonna keep happening and innocent people are gonna get hurt 
. We gotta keep an eye out for these extremist groups and stop them from spreading hate! 
This is just so unsettling 
. And the fact that he's linked to another group that's been involved in multiple violent attacks... it's like, how many more people need to get hurt before we take action? 
. The AI-powered cameras can detect even the slightest suspicious activity and alert you on your phone. I'm thinking of getting one ASAP 
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i wonder if they have any deals on those fancy ones with the lights 
i feel bad for the people he was planning to hurt but its so important we dont let hate groups spread their twisted ideas 
does anyone know where i can get a similar recipe online 
️ can't believe someone would think it's okay to spread poison just because they don't like certain people's cultures or backgrounds...it's so messed up 
and people need to wake up and realize that hate crimes are not jokes or funny memes