Robert Boman was convicted for his role in the Rise Above Movement, a group known for inciting violence at political rallies. This conviction concludes a lengthy legal battle that spanned seven years, involving previous dismissals, appeals, and controversial claims of selective prosecution against right-leaning groups versus leftist ones like Antifa. Following his conviction, Boman's sentencing is set for August 1, but he maintains that he did not intend to commit violence at rallies despite his troubling personal history regarding race relations.
Boman is the final defendant in a saga that involved dismissals, appeals and one group member's extradition from Romania to face charges.
Federal authorities initially charged Boman and three others in October 2018, citing the Rise Above Movement as a "white supremacy extremist group."
Boman testified, stating his resentment towards racial minorities dated back to elementary school, claiming he was bullied as one of the few white children.
The indictment alleged RAM members participated in attacks at political rallies and trained for future events, celebrating their violent altercations online.
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