Local officials and residents of Springfield, Ohio, have filed a lawsuit against the neo-Nazi group Blood Tribe, claiming it orchestrated an intimidation campaign against those who defended the Haitian community amidst racist attacks. The lawsuit details incidents of harassment and threats, particularly towards city officials and supporters. Filed in the U.S. District Court, the plaintiffs seek to prevent future threats and pursue punitive damages, with assistance from the Anti-Defamation League. The complaint highlights the context of rising tensions and violence against minority communities fueled by Right-wing narratives during the recent presidential campaign.
The lawsuit alleges that Blood Tribe, a white supremacist group, led an intimidation campaign against a Haitian community in Springfield, Ohio, calling for violent actions.
The lawsuit seeks a judicial order to stop further threats from Blood Tribe and its members, aiming for accountability and punitive damages for the intimidation faced.
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