Navy contractor, known for racist views, on trial for part in storming capital

• Author: Dan Verbin
• Published date: 15 March 2021
• Date: 15 March 2021

On Friday, federal prosecutors stated that the Navy had done its own investigation into Timothy Hale-Cusanelli and concluded that he "held extremist or radical views pertaining to the Jewish people, minorities and women," according to CNN.

The 30-year old faces seven charges, including civil disorder, disorderly conduct and obstructing congressional proceedings.

Hale-Cusanelli's defense lawyer has not commented about the Navy's investigation. He stated in court filings that his client does not consider himself a white supremacist.

However, interviewees who were colleagues told the Navy investigation that Hale-Cusanelli made regular anti-Semitic comments, made statements about killing newborn babies with disabilities and displayed sexist behavior. Racist and anti-Semitic memes were also discovered on his phone...