4 Far-Left Extremists Indicted On Terrorism Fees In Connection With Deliberate New 12 months’s Eve Assault
A federal grand jury on in the Central District of California on Tuesday returned a six-count indictment against four far-left extremists accused of plotting coordinated bombing attacks in Southern California on New Year’s Eve
The defendants, identified as Michael Carroll, 32, of Los Angeles; Elena Vasquez, 28, of Orange County; Jamal Ahmed, 30, of San Bernardino; and Sofia Ramirez, 29, of Riverside, were arrested on December 12, 2025, in the Mojave Desert during what authorities described as a rehearsal of their plan. The arrests followed an investigation by the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, which involved surveillance and the use of an informant who infiltrated the group.
Prosecutors allege that the four suspects conspired to detonate improvised explosive devices (IEDs) at five or more business locations across Los Angeles and Orange counties at midnight on December 31, 2025. Targets included logistics centers and U.S. companies associated with immigration enforcement and corporate operations, selected for their symbolic value in the group’s ideology.
Prosecutors previously announced the arrest during a December 15 press conference
According to court documents, the plot involved handwritten plans for bomb construction, lists of materials such as pipes, explosives precursors, and timers, and discussions about maximizing casualties during New Year’s Eve celebrations. One defendant, Michael Carroll, reportedly stated during planning that their actions “would be considered a terrorist act.”
The group allegedly acquired components for the devices and conducted dry runs in remote areas to test detonation methods. Federal authorities stated that the plot was disrupted before any devices were assembled or placed, preventing potential loss of life and property damage.
The charges in the indictment include conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction, attempted use of destructive devices, possession of unregistered destructive devices, conspiracy to damage property in interstate commerce, and two counts of providing material support to a terrorist organization.
If convicted on all counts, each defendant faces a maximum sentence of life imprisonment without parole, with mandatory minimums ranging from 20 to 40 years depending on the specific charges. The conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction charge alone carries a potential life sentence, while the destructive device charges could add up to 10 years each.
Prosecutors have indicated they will seek enhanced penalties under federal terrorism statutes, which could result in sentences exceeding 100 years per individual if aggravating factors such as intent to cause mass casualties are proven. The defendants are currently detained without bail, with arraignments scheduled for early January 2026.
The four individuals are alleged members of the Turtle Island Liberation Front (TILF), an extremist organization described by federal authorities as a violent, anti-government, anti-capitalist, and pro-Palestinian group advocating for “anti-colonial” actions.
TILF, which refers to North America as “Turtle Island” in reference to Indigenous terminology, promotes disrupting corporate and governmental infrastructure through direct action, including sabotage and violence. The group emerged in the early 2020s amid protests related to environmental issues, Palestinian statehood, and opposition to U.S. immigration policies.
Estimates of its size vary, but law enforcement sources indicate TILF has approximately 50 to 100 active members nationwide, primarily concentrated in California and the Pacific Northwest, with a larger online following of several thousand sympathizers on social media platforms.
“The arrests prevented what would have been a devastating terrorist attack on New Year’s Eve. The charges a federal grand jury returned today reflect the seriousness of the conduct: a planned terrorist attack on American soil on New Year’s Eve,” Attorney General Pam Bondi said after the arrests were made.
The case remains under investigation, with potential for additional charges or arrests if further conspirators are identified. Authorities have emphasized that the plot was domestic in nature and not linked to foreign terrorist organizations.