Overview
- Deliberations began Thursday morning in Fort Worth following more than two weeks of testimony and an evening of closing arguments.
- The government characterizes the prosecution as its first Antifa‑linked domestic terrorism case, with nine defendants facing 65 counts including providing material support to terrorists, attempted murder, rioting, and conspiracy to use explosives.
- Prosecutors allege Benjamin Hanil Song organized the operation and shot Lt. Thomas Gross outside the Prairieland facility, while defense attorneys say the gathering was a protected noise demonstration with lawfully owned firearms.
- Evidence presented included rifles, fireworks, flags, surveillance and body‑camera video, encrypted Signal chats, and testimony from cooperating witnesses.
- Prosecutors highlighted Pinkerton conspiracy liability to extend responsibility for the shooting and vandalism, and Judge Mark Pittman advised jurors that reaching unanimous decisions may take time.