Investigation finds Washington state representative took part in 'domestic terrorism'
By Chris Boyette and Carma Hassan, CNN
Updated 8:28 AM ET, Fri December 20, 2019
(CNN)A Republican state lawmaker in Washington is accused of participating "in an act of domestic terrorism against the United States," according to a new report released Thursday by the Washington State House Republicans on their website.
According to the report, state Rep. Matt Shea is the subject of an investigation that was commissioned by the Washington State House Representatives to find out whether he "engaged in, planned, or promoted political violence." Rampart Group LLC investigators say the investigation was sparked by "public allegations made against [Shea] in news media and online reporting," the report said.
The report said, "[i]nvestigators have obtained evidence that Representative Shea, as a leader of the Patriot Movement, planned, engaged in, and promoted a total of three armed conflicts of political violence against the United States Government in three states outside the State of Washington over a three-year period to include 2014, 2015 and 2016."
Shea assumed office in 2009, representing the state's 4th legislative district.
Investigators say Shea declined their request for an interview. CNN has been unable to reach him for comment.
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