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Jon Minadeo
Born
Jon Eugene Minadeo II

1982 (age 41–42)
California,U.S.
Other namesShoobie Da Wop (rapper name), Handsome Truth (social media name)
EducationNovato High School
Known forGoyim Defense League
PartnerKelly Johnson
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Jon Eugene Minadeo II(pronounced mih-NAH-dee-o) (born 1982),[1]also known asHandsome Truth,is an Americanantisemiticconspiracy theorist,neo-Nazi,white supremacist,indophobe,and formerrapper.He is the leader of the antisemitichate groupandconspiracy theorynetworkGoyim Defense League(GDL). He is known for his video platformGoyimTV,banner drops,and his distribution of neo-Nazi propaganda.[2][3][4]

Personal life

Minadeo grew up in northern California,Novato,where he had lived with his mother in various apartments.[5]He dropped out ofNovato High Schoolin the early 2000s and later received aGED.He worked at his grandmother's restaurant,Dinucci’s Italian Dinners,inValley Ford.His family has aMexican-Americanbackground.[6]Sources claim that there was a rupture in his family and that he has rarely held a steady job since leaving the restaurant. In a March 2022 interview with theSanta Rosa Press Democrat,Minadeo claimed that he does some construction work and that he'd "probably have to leavePetalumabecause things are growing so uncomfortable for him. "[3][7]In late December 2022, Minadeo and his girlfriend Kelly Johnson moved toFlorida.[5][8][9][10]Johnson, a yoga instructor, had been fired from two yoga studios in theBay Areain March 2022 for her connections with Minadeo and for increasingly bigoted comments.[11][12]

Minadeo has twoneo-Nazitattoos: aTotenkopfon his arm andSS Boltson his torso.[2]

Acting and rap stints

Minadeo produced tworap albums,"American Man Whore" in 2013 and "Whore Moans" in 2015, under the rapper nameShoobie Da Wopwhere he rapped about sexual escapades, alcohol and drug use. Prior to that, he appeared in a few independent and short films.[6]

Antisemitism activities

Goyim Defense League

Minadeo is the leader of theGoyim Defense Leaguewhite supremacistnetwork[13]and the owner-operator[14]of the antisemitic online video platformGoyimTV.[15]The name uses the termgoyim,a Hebrew word for non-Jews. He has produced and distributed antisemitic flyers and instructs followers on how to spread antisemitic messages so that they can't be accused of targeting.[16][15][17]He is also known for being affiliated with other white supremacists such asGypsyCrusaderand Robert Wilson (also known as "Aryan Bacon" ).[18]

Minadeo uses the social media moniker "Handsome Truth" and wears a chain with aswastika.[19]In 2019, he filed afictitious business namestatement in California to operate business under the name "Handsome Truth Enterprises".[20]

Banners and flyers

In August 2020, Minadeo did abanner dropover aLos Angeleshighway that read "Honk if you know the Jews want a race war."[21][22]In 2022, he shared online a photograph of himself holding a sign reading "Greenblatt suck 6 million dicks", referring toJonathan Greenblattof theAnti-Defamation League.[19]

In October 2022, he hung a banner above a Los Angeles highway that read "KANYE IS RIGHT ABOUT THE JEWS", referring toKanye West's antisemitism,prompting criticism from California GovernorGavin Newsom.[15]

On January 28, 2023, Minadeo and three others were cited for littering inPalm Beach, Floridafor distributing theirflyersto private residences.[9]Law enforcement have said Minadeo'shate speechis protected under theFirst Amendment to the United States Constitutionso there is not much they can do to stop his practices.[23][15]

Jewish congregation

In late February 2023, Minadeo, holding a microphone, was captured flashingHitler salutesand shouting anti-Semitic language at people leaving aChabadcongregation in SouthOrlando,including yelling "Heil Hitler"and telling people to" go back to Israel "and asking one person" Sir, do you think you should be put in an oven? "

The congregation's Rabbi, Yosef Konikov, said of the group "What they're accomplishing is actually the opposite of what they think they’re accomplishing." and that "It only strengthens us, strengthens the Jewish resolve, and the Jewish people around the world get more support from the goyim. So if they're listening: Thanks."[24]

Arrests

In September 2022, Minadeo was arrested inPolandunderhate speech lawsafter he and Robert Wilson demonstrated in front of theAuschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp;his swastika necklace and computer were confiscated.[25][26][19]While in Poland, Minadeo filmed himself accosting a South Asian tourist on the sidewalk for four minutes, using racial stereotypes, accusing him of invading Europe, and telling him to return to India.[27]Minadeo was arrested on 26 June 2023 for disorderly conduct and public disturbance atTemple Beth Israelin downtownMacon, Georgiaduring an antisemitic protest he organized.[28]

In November 2023, Minadeo was sentenced to 30 days in jail after being convicted of throwing anti-Semitic pamphlets from his truck. He was tried on a charge of littering, which carried a maximum sentence of 30 days.[29]

Omegle

Minadeo regularly runsshock-jocklive-streamsonGoyimtvwhere he baits children and teenagers on the live online video chat websiteOmegle,some from minority backgrounds, and shouts racist insults at them. Minadeo also reads comments of viewers who donate, raising hundreds of dollars during streams.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^Cravey, Beth Reese."What we know about 2 of the leaders in recent antisemitic activities in Jacksonville".The Florida Times-Union.Archivedfrom the original on November 5, 2022.RetrievedMarch 17,2023.
  2. ^ab"Goyim Defense League".Anti-Defamation League.Archivedfrom the original on January 31, 2023.RetrievedJanuary 31,2023.
  3. ^abc"The Bay Area Roots of a Neo-Nazi Propaganda Group".KQED.February 14, 2023.Archivedfrom the original on March 7, 2023.RetrievedFebruary 28,2023.
  4. ^Fiallo, Josh (November 9, 2022)."Cops ID Neo-Nazis Accused of Hanging Antisemitic Banners Around Jacksonville".The Daily Beast.Archivedfrom the original on February 28, 2023.RetrievedFebruary 28,2023.
  5. ^abStutman, Gabe (December 16, 2022)."The antisemitic propaganda group Goyim TV has relocated to Florida, an emerging hotspot for extremists".Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Archivedfrom the original on January 31, 2023.RetrievedJanuary 31,2023.
  6. ^abKapnick, Naomi Feinstein, Izzy."Neighborhood Nazi Jon Minadeo Peddles Hate by the Minute".Miami New Times.Archivedfrom the original on March 6, 2023.RetrievedMarch 8,2023.{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  7. ^"I interviewed an antisemitic internet hatemonger face-to-face. Here's why".Santa Rosa Press Democrat.March 21, 2022.Archivedfrom the original on January 31, 2023.RetrievedMarch 5,2023.
  8. ^Scanlan, Dan (November 4, 2022)."Candlelight vigil fights back against a rash of antisemitic messages in Jacksonville".WUSF Public Media.Archivedfrom the original on January 8, 2023.RetrievedJanuary 8,2023.
  9. ^abBalmaseda, Liz (January 29, 2023)."Palm Beach police cite 4 with 'littering' antisemitic material; fourth incident in county this month".The Palm Beach Post.Archivedfrom the original on January 31, 2023.RetrievedJanuary 31,2023.
  10. ^Paquette, Danielle (April 20, 2023)."The Florida sheriff vs. the neo-Nazi 'scumbags'".The Washington Post.
  11. ^Stutman, Gabe (February 26, 2022)."Berkeley yoga instructor fired for links to 'Goyim TV'".Jweekly.Archivedfrom the original on January 31, 2023.RetrievedJanuary 31,2023.
  12. ^Bote, Joshua (March 1, 2022)."Popular Bay Area yoga instructor fired over boyfriend's ties to group promoting 'virulent antisemitism'".SFGATE.Archivedfrom the original on January 31, 2023.RetrievedJanuary 31,2023.
  13. ^"Kanye West named antisemite of the year".The Jerusalem Post.December 12, 2022.Archivedfrom the original on January 8, 2023.RetrievedJanuary 8,2023.
  14. ^Scanlan, Dan (November 3, 2022)."Police confronted antisemitic protesters on I-10, report shows".WUSF Public Media.Archivedfrom the original on January 8, 2023.RetrievedJanuary 8,2023.
  15. ^abcdBarber, Phil (October 25, 2022)."Petaluma man's antisemitic stunt draws Newsom's ire".Santa Rosa Press Democrat.Archivedfrom the original on January 8, 2023.RetrievedJanuary 8,2023.
  16. ^Barber, Phil (February 26, 2022)."Antisemitic handouts linked to Petaluma rapper".Santa Rosa Press Democrat.Archivedfrom the original on January 8, 2023.RetrievedJanuary 8,2023.
  17. ^"Antisemitic GDL network grows larger as violence against Jewish Americans abounds".WBUR-FM.March 15, 2023.Archivedfrom the original on March 17, 2023.RetrievedMarch 16,2023.
  18. ^"Robert Frank Wilson of the 'Goyim Defense League'".StopAntisemitism.May 8, 2022.Archivedfrom the original on March 30, 2023.RetrievedMarch 30,2023.
  19. ^abc"Notorious US antisemite arrested in Poland over offensive banner at Auschwitz".The Times of Israel.September 7, 2022.Archivedfrom the original on January 8, 2023.RetrievedJanuary 8,2023.
  20. ^"Public Notices"(PDF).The Community Voice.July 14, 2019. Archived fromthe original(PDF)on August 3, 2019.RetrievedJuly 25,2019.
  21. ^Stutman, Gabe (August 24, 2020)."Petaluma man behind antisemitic banners in Los Angeles".Jweekly.Archivedfrom the original on January 31, 2023.RetrievedJanuary 31,2023.
  22. ^"Extremist hate group continues to deliver anti-Semitic flyers to American Jews".New York State Senate.August 22, 2022.Archivedfrom the original on January 8, 2023.RetrievedJanuary 8,2023.
  23. ^Barber, Phil (March 3, 2022)."Petaluma man's hate speech has people on edge. Why can't police do anything about it?".Santa Rosa Press Democrat.Archivedfrom the original on January 8, 2023.RetrievedJanuary 8,2023.
  24. ^LKeene (February 22, 2023)."Why this Chabad rabbi wants to thank the antisemites on his lawn".The Forward.Archivedfrom the original on March 4, 2023.RetrievedFebruary 26,2023.
  25. ^Stutman, Gabe (September 5, 2022)."Petaluma neo-Nazi reportedly arrested in Poland after Auschwitz protest".Petaluma Argus-Courier.Archivedfrom the original on January 8, 2023.RetrievedJanuary 8,2023.
  26. ^Stutman, Gabe (September 4, 2022)."Polish police arrest Minadeo during white supremacist tour of Europe".Jweekly.Archivedfrom the original on January 31, 2023.RetrievedJanuary 31,2023.
  27. ^Manga, Dhiren (September 2, 2022)."Indian Man racially abused by US Man in Poland".DESIblitz.Archivedfrom the original on January 17, 2023.RetrievedJanuary 17,2023.
  28. ^Montalto, Anthony (June 24, 2023)."'Not going to let them win': Anti-Semitic protesters demonstrate at Macon synagogue, fliers appear in Warner Robins neighborhoods ".WMAZ.Archived fromthe originalon June 25, 2023.RetrievedJune 28,2023.MACON, Ga. — A South Florida man is out of jail after being arrested Friday during an antisemitic protest in downtown Macon. After 13WMAZ interviewed Jon Minadeo II, Bibb deputies arrested him for disorderly conduct and public disturbance. They say he kept shouting obscenities through a bullhorn after he was asked to stop.
  29. ^Nbc6 • • (November 2, 2023)."Neo-Nazi group founder sentenced to jail for distributing antisemitic flyers".NBC 6 South Florida.RetrievedNovember 3,2023.{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

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