The head of a racist organization based in California is jailed for two years.

In the bustling city of Los Angeles, the leader of a white supremacist group based in Southern California faced the consequences of his actions on a Friday afternoon. Robert Paul Rundo, 34 years old, was sentenced to two years in federal prison for his involvement in inciting violence at political rallies in California back in 2017. This comes after Rundo pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to violate the federal Anti-Riot Act, as confirmed by the U.S. attorney's office in Los Angeles.

In a statement, U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada emphasized the importance of protecting the rights of the community against those who promote hate and violence, stating that it goes against the values of America and only serves to divide instead of unite. Rundo's lawyer did not immediately respond to a request for comment via email, leaving the convicted to face the consequences of his actions alone.

Prosecutors revealed that Rundo was one of the co-founders of the Rise Above Movement, a group described as militant and combat-ready, with a strong belief in white supremacy and identity. Alongside two others, he was accused of planning and participating in violent acts at gatherings in Huntington Beach, Berkeley, and San Bernardino in 2017. These events were a clear display of Rundo's involvement in promoting hate and violence, causing harm to innocent individuals and their communities.

Rundo's actions did not stop at California, as he was also arrested in 2018 for inciting violence at protests and a deadly riot in Charlottesville, Virginia. However, the charges were initially dismissed by a federal court in 2019, only to be reinstated by a federal appeals court in 2021. During this time, Rundo had fled the United States and was living in Romania, but he was eventually extradited back to face justice for his crimes.

It is clear that Rundo's actions have had a lasting impact on those around him, as well as the communities he targeted with his hateful beliefs. As he begins his two-year sentence, it serves as a reminder that promoting hate and violence will not be tolerated and those who engage in such actions will face the consequences of their choices.

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