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Montana man gets 18 years after firing assault weapon into woman's home to get rid of LGBTQ in his t

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    orangeblue_coop

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    A Montana man was sentenced by Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris to 18 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release for shooting into a residence and attempting to shoot others with the intent of ridding a town of LGBTQI+ residents.

    John Russell Howald, of Basin, was convicted by a federal jury on Feb. 17 of a hate crime involving an attempt to kill and discharge of a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence for firing an AK-style rifle at the residence of a woman who was known within the town as lesbian and was home at the time, and then walking further into town intending to target others he perceived to be lesbian, queer, and gay.

    “This defendant is being held accountable for his horrific attempted mass shooting against the LGBTQI+ community in a Montana town,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. “Howald set out to rid the town of all LGBTQI+ members by killing them. He shot into the home of a lesbian resident, nearly killing her, with the hope of inspiring similar attacks around the country. The Justice Department will continue to vigorously defend the rights of all people, regardless of their sexual orientation, to be free from hate-fueled violence.”

    According to court documents, on March 22, 2020, Howald went on a self-described mission to rid the town of Basin of its lesbian, queer and gay community. Howald was armed with two assault rifles, a hunting rifle, two pistols and multiple high-capacity magazines that were taped together to speed reloading. Howald walked to the first victim’s residence and fired multiple rounds from an AK-style rifle into her property and home, all because of his belief regarding her sexual orientation. Hoping he had killed her, Howald set off toward other houses occupied by people who identify as lesbian, queer or gay.

    Montana Man Sentenced for Federal Hate and Firearms Crimes for Shooting Intended to Kill and Rid Town of LGBTQI+ Residents

    Good, lock this violent hateful lunatic won't be around to terrorize folks for a while.
     
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  2. Jun 15, 2023 #2
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  3. Jun 15, 2023 #3
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    Striving to make Montana where woke goes to die.
     
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    sierragator

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    Again, how can an OP be off topic on his own post? That is just stupid.
    Re: op, glad the bigot was brought to justice for what he did.
     
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  5. Jun 15, 2023 #5
    ncargat1

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    Sad that it came to this. However, kind of a non-story. Justice system worked. Wish he would have received life in prison without chance of parole, but at least the justice system worked.
     
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    He was taking it literally, apparently.

    That’s the problem with the politician pandererers, these are the types they are pandering to.
     
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    He needs to be put away for life. I’m in the minority but if attempted murder should be a death sentence. Does anyone think this guy will be reformed in 20 years? 30 years? 45 years in prison ?
     
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    Trickster

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    Lots of folks feel just like Howland does and are sympathetic to him. These kinds of sentences send a message, though hate often drowns them out.
     
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    Orange_and_Bluke

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    It doesn’t seem like a great topic. It’s just a story about a lunatic who will be gone and away from people for a long time.
    It’s not too hot worthy imo.
     
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    jjgator55

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    It’s always the same guy at that.
     
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    channingcrowderhungry

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    It's just a continuation of right wing authoritarianism wanting to control all aspects of my life. Including message board topics.
     
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    Orange_and_Bluke

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    So you like the OP consistently creating treads about bad white guys?
    That’s what he does.
    It’s predictable and divisive.
    Looks like you share the hate against white cons. How libbie of you.
     
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    rivergator

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    some people are here for discussion, others for attention.
     
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    Orange_and_Bluke

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    And some have super thin skin. Your teammates got distracted merely by a rating.
    Weak as hell.
     
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    jjgator55

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    Just another angry white guy who sees the stranglehold white men in power have had starting to loosen, and he’s frightened. Well boo frickin hoo.
     
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    channingcrowderhungry

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    Don't Tread On Message Boards.
     
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    He might be “converted” in prison. I kid I kid.
     
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    I’ve never held any of this power you refer to. I’m just another guy who lives life colorblind, treating people the way I wish to be treated.
    I swear this place attracts the thinnest skinned libbies. It’s quite entertaining.
     
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    Orange_and_Bluke

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    You didn’t used to be like this. Weird that you have this new chip.
     
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