Nikita Casap Charged in Extremist Plot Murders
Nikita Casap Charged in Extremist Plot Murders

Nikita Casap Charged in Extremist Plot Murders

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Nikita Casap, a 17-year-old from Wisconsin, has been charged with the murder of his parents, allegedly as part of a plot to assassinate President Donald Trump and overthrow the US government. Casap reportedly lived with the bodies of his parents for weeks and planned to use their death for financial gain to purchase a drone and explosives. Investigators found a manifesto on his phone praising Adolf Hitler and advocating for racial violence, with further details of the assassination plot discussed on TikTok and Telegram. Authorities suspect he was in contact with other parties, including a Russian speaker, and intended to flee to Ukraine. Casap faces multiple felony charges, including conspiracy and use of weapons of mass destruction. He remains in custody with a court appearance set for the near future.

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