Eight individuals convicted for their roles in a July 2025 attack on the Prairieland Detention Center have been sentenced to a combined 450 years in prison, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
What happened?
The Department of Justice announced that eight members of a North Texas Antifa cell were sentenced for crimes stemming from a July 4, 2025, attack on the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas.
Federal prosecutors said the group carried out a coordinated attack involving firearms, explosives, vandalism, and the attempted murder of a police officer responding to the scene.
Benjamin Hanil Song, who was convicted of attempting to murder a law enforcement officer, received the longest sentence at 100 years in prison. The remaining defendants received sentences ranging from 30 to 70 years.
What did the investigators find?
According to trial evidence, members of the group arrived at the detention facility wearing black clothing and face coverings designed to conceal their identities. Prosecutors said they carried firearms, body armor, military-style medical kits, and fireworks used as explosives.
Authorities allege the group vandalized property, launched fireworks at the facility, and opened fire after police arrived. During the attack, an Alvarado police officer was shot in the neck but survived.
Federal investigators said the defendants used encrypted messaging applications, conducted reconnaissance of the facility, and coordinated the attack in advance.
What officials are saying
Federal officials described the attack as a deliberate act of domestic terrorism targeting law enforcement officers and a federal detention facility.
The Justice Department said additional defendants who previously pleaded guilty are scheduled to be sentenced on July 1.
The Bottom Line
Federal prosecutors secured convictions against multiple individuals involved in the Prairieland Detention Center attack, resulting in a combined prison sentence of 450 years. Officials say the case demonstrates an aggressive federal response to organized violence against law enforcement and government facilities.
