Neo-Nazi Leader Robert Rundo Sentenced for 2017 Political Violence

Rundo, founder of the transnational 'Active Club' network, receives a federal prison sentence as his extremist movement continues to expand globally.

Robert Rundo, founder of the neo-Nazi 'Active Club' network, was sentenced in U.S. federal court for his role in organizing violent attacks at political rallies in California in 2017.
Rundo pleaded guilty to conspiracy to riot and has been at the center of a prolonged legal battle, including multiple dismissals and appellate reversals of his charges.
The 'Active Club' network, which Rundo co-created, has grown internationally, with chapters across North America, Europe, Australia, and South America, promoting far-right extremism and engaging in political violence.
Prosecutors highlighted the network's low barrier to entry and its use of fitness and camaraderie to recruit new members, describing it as a model for transnational far-right militancy.
Experts warn that Rundo's imprisonment is unlikely to deter his extremist ideology or disrupt the global spread of the 'Active Club' movement, which continues to pose significant challenges to law enforcement.