Cole Tomas Allen cites biblical language to justify violence and presidential plot
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Updated · The Washington Post · Apr 28
Cole Tomas Allen cites biblical language to justify violence and presidential plot
8 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Apr 28
Allen, 31, a former Christian group leader at the California Institute of Technology, allegedly referenced scripture in an email justifying violence at a press gala and plotting to kill the president.
Ex-classmates, including Elizabeth Terlinden, expressed shock upon recognizing Allen’s voice in the message and learning of his alleged actions, given his religious background.
The incident has raised concerns about extremist interpretations of faith and the potential for radicalization among individuals with previously unremarkable backgrounds.
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