Michigan Teen Pleads Guilty to Plotting Mass Shooting at Synagogue

Seann Pietila Admits to Planning Attack and Inspiring Others Against 'Jewish Controlled State'

19-year-old Seann Pietila from Michigan has pleaded guilty to plotting a mass shooting targeting Jewish people, which he discussed on Instagram.
Pietila admitted to discussing plans to kill or injure Jewish people at an East Lansing synagogue and wanting to stream the attack online.
Investigators found a cache of weapons, tactical equipment, a Nazi flag, and a note on Pietila's phone with the name of the Shaarey Zedek congregation, a 2024 date, and a list of weapons.
Pietila has been in custody since June and faces up to five years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release.
U.S. Attorney Mark Totten emphasized zero tolerance for hate-fueled acts of violence and threats of violence against anyone based on their race, ethnicity, or religion.