After years of harassment, violent attacks, and arson targeting both political opponents and government officials, the Trump administration finally chose to classify Rose City Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization.
Five years ago, journalists from Project Veritas infiltrated the group with hidden cameras, exposing, among other things, how members trained to injure their victims’ eyes. They also revealed that the cell had been founded by Swedish activist Johan Victorin together with his wife, Caroline.
When I followed the trail further, I found information indicating that Johan had returned to Sweden – specifically to Varberg in Halland County. This raised the question: what happens now?
In the United States, two or more people can be convicted of the crime of “conspiracy”. which concerns preparations for serious offenses. An agreement combined with a single act moving the plan forward is enough for a conviction – and the penalties are severe, up to life imprisonment for major crimes such as terrorism, even if the act itself is never carried out.
With this in mind, I approached Johan Victorin early in the morning as he was leaving his residence. I wanted to give him the chance to share his view on the terror designation – and whether he fears prosecution himself.
Christian Peterson
