Social Media Vigilantism

Armed Residents Guard Lincoln Heights After Nazi March

Following a neo-Nazi demonstration in Lincoln Heights, Ohio, armed men have begun patrolling the streets, engaging in actions exceeding typical neighborhood watch activities. These men have reportedly stopped and questioned residents, threatened a business owner, and even pointed rifles at individuals. Multiple 911 calls detail these confrontations, raising concerns about the legality of their actions and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s response. Sheriff McGuffey stated she is unaware of these incidents but disapproves of self-formed militias, while residents express dissatisfaction with the perceived lack of protection from law enforcement.

John Q. Hosedrinker Feb 19, 2025

The Issues

Five College Students Plead Not Guilty in Botched ‘Catch a Predator’ Kidnapping Plot

Five college students from Assumption University recently pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from an alleged kidnapping plot that went horribly wrong. Their plan, seemingly inspired by “catch a predator” style vigilantism, involved creating a false profile of an 18-year-old woman on Tinder to lure a supposed perpetrator.

The target of their operation, however, was a 22-year-old active-duty military member visiting for a funeral. This crucial detail significantly alters the narrative, as the age difference between the purported “victim” (the 18-year-old profile) and the targeted individual falls well outside the parameters typically associated with predatory behavior. The students’ actions were far from the righteous pursuit of justice they may have envisioned.… Continue reading

Matt Underwood Jan 17, 2025

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