According to reports, Matthew Lee Rupert, 28, has been arrested for allegedly passing out explosives to people at the George Floyd protest in Minneapolis. Rupert, a resident of Illinois, was taken into federal custody on Monday after a quick investigation.
Authorities say that Rupert shared a post on Facebook stating, "I'm going to Minneapolis tomorrow who coming only goons I'm renting hotel rooms." U.S. Attorney Erica H. MacDonald's noted, "In the video, Rupert can be seen passing out explosive devices he possessed, encouraging others to throw his explosives at law enforcement officers, actively damaging property, appearing to light a building on fire and looting businesses in Minneapolis."
"They got SWAT trucks up there . . . I've got some bombs if some of you all want to throw them back . . . bomb them back . . . here I got some more . . . light it and throw it," Rupert said in the video in question.
Rupert was also heard saying "let's start a riot" and "I'm going to start doing some damage," according to the complaint. The 28-year-old is facing federal charges of civil disorder, carrying on a riot and possession of unregistered destructive devices.
Source: abc7chicago.com
