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Wisconsin Teen Charged with Parents' Murders in Alleged Plot to Assassinate Trump

Nikita Casap, 17, faces multiple charges including murder, allegedly killing his parents to fund a plot to assassinate President Trump.

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Seventeen-year-old Nikita Casap is charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of his mother and stepfather, allegedly to secure funds for an assassination plot against President Trump. Authorities report he may have acted in line with extremist beliefs, including planning with others and expressing desires for governmental collapse. The bodies were found in late February, and Casap was arrested with stolen money and materials for a violent attack. He currently remains in custody, awaiting further court proceedings.

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  • Nikita Casap, 17, is accused of killing his parents to financially facilitate a plot to assassinate President Trump and incite governmental collapse, as outlined in federal court documents.
  • Investigators discovered digital evidence linking Casap to extremist groups and detailed plans for the assassination, including the purchase of weapons and drone technology.
  • Casap's actions raise serious concerns regarding youth radicalization and mental health, emphasizing the need for community awareness and preventive measures.

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Nikita Casap allegedly killed his parents to obtain the financial means necessary to carry out his plot against President Trump and to gain autonomy for the plan, according to federal authorities.

Nikita Casap wrote a three-page antisemitic manifesto that praised Adolf Hitler and outlined his intentions to assassinate President Trump in order to spark governmental collapse.

Nikita Casap was arrested in Kansas after allegedly fleeing his home. He is currently being held in the Waukesha County jail on a $1 million bond.

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