'Crying Nazi' Christopher Cantwell found guilty of extortion in rape threat case - NBC News

Christopher Cantwell, known for his involvement in the violent "Unite the Right" 2017 rally in Virginia, was found guilty Monday in a case related to a rape threat and extortion using the online messaging app Telegram.

Prosecutors said Cantwell sent a series of threatening messages because he believed members of an online group called the “Bowl Patrol” had been harassing him online.

Prosecutors said they presented evidence during trial that Cantwell followed through on his threats to dox the individual and made a report to child protection authorities in Missouri.

The conviction should serve as a warning for anyone using the internet to send such messages, U.S.

“Sending threatening and extortionate messages over the internet can instill fear and emotional damage,” Murray said.

Cantwell is also accused of using the Telegram app to send threats to the lead counsel in the suit, Roberta Kaplan, according to IFA's Executive Director Amy Spitalnick