Two North Texas Men Accused in Plot to Invade Haitian Island, Enslave Women and Children

Alleged Plot to Invade Haitian Island

• 🎯 Two North Texas men, Gavin Rivers Weisenberg (21) and Tanner Christopher Thomas (20), are indicted for a year-long plot to invade an island off Haiti.
• ⚠️ The alleged plan involved taking over the island of Ganav, murdering all men, and enslaving women and children.

Recruitment and Planning Details

• 💰 Weisenberg and Thomas reportedly planned to purchase a sailboat, firearms, and ammunition.
• 🤝 They also intended to recruit unhoused individuals from Washington D.C. for their operation.
• 🧠 Thomas allegedly enlisted in the U.S. Air Force to acquire military skills for the plot.
• 🗣️ Both men began learning Haitian Creole and researching schools to further their plans.

Charges and Potential Sentences

• ⚖️ The charges include conspiracy to murder, maim, and kidnap in a foreign country, as well as production of child pornography.
• ⛓️ Conviction for conspiracy to commit murder in a foreign country could result in a life sentence.
• 📚 Conviction for federal production of child pornography carries a sentence of at least 15 to 30 years.

Investigating Agencies

• 🔍 The investigation involves multiple law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations.