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David Hofmann

@dchofmann.bsky.social

UNB Associate Professor of Sociology/Criminology. Studies terrorism, far-right extremism, social networks. Opinions are my own.

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The 3DPF community often celebrates when their designs are confiscated and displayed in police evidence photos. Following reports that a firearm linked to the UnitedHealthcare CEO’s murder involved a frame by Chairmanwon, members of the community have praised the designer across various platforms.

09.12.2024 23:32 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The criminal complaint against Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, indicates that the suppressor found in his possession was also 3D-printed.

10.12.2024 01:49 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

With a quick comment from me near the bottom. Canada has always been of a weird funhouse mirror for US politics. When Americans talk about Canada, they are almost always really talking about themselves. And some Canadian far-right influencers use that for their grift.

10.12.2024 01:55 β€” πŸ‘ 86    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0

Any recommendations for who to follow to get up to speed with 'academic' bluesky for extremism research?

26.11.2024 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Haven't used Twitter since Elon bought it. Happy to move my academic presence here.

24.11.2024 23:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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