by John Floyd | Mar 6, 2019 | Terrorism Criminology
A United States Coast Guard lieutenant was arrested last month on drug and gun charges. Recently released court documents reveal that he has also been accused of stockpiling weapons and taking human growth hormone in an attempt to prepare himself for a terrorist-type...
by John Floyd | May 17, 2018 | Terrorism Criminology, Violent Crime
It was Friday, April 20, 2018. A 19-year-old teenage boy shot a high school student at Forest High School in Ocala, Florida. Fortunately, the incident resulted in only one minor injury, but the teen now faces several charges, including terrorism and aggravated assault...
by John Floyd | Jul 23, 2016 | Domestic Terrorism, Terrorism Criminology
CNN’s national security analyst Peter Bergen understands the concept of terrorism, both from an international and domestic level. Author of “United States of Jihad: Investigating America’s Homegrown Terrorism,” succinctly defines terrorism as “acts of violence...
by John Floyd | Mar 28, 2016 | Terrorism Criminology
Freedom of speech, guaranteed by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, enjoys a special place in the hearts of all Americans. While each of us understand that we cannot, and should not, jump up in a theatre and shout “fire,” we strongly feel that our right of...
by John Floyd | Nov 13, 2015 | Federal Criminal Law, Hate Crime, Terrorism Criminology
Given the tragic terrorist attacks on Paris, we must remain vigilant against the knee-jerk reaction to associate the law abiding, peaceful Muslims living in our communities with the criminals who are terrorizing civilians and governments throughout the world. Doing...
by John Floyd | Apr 5, 2015 | Terrorism Criminology
When most Americans think of terrorism, they think of al Qaeda or ISIS; they equate the concept of terrorism to the Twin Towers attack or the bombings of American embassies. This is a misperception. America has had its own designated brand of terrorism, homegrown and...
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