Pascal Tribout

Neo-Nazi sentenced to five years for threats against Jews

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By Joel Goldenberg
The Suburban

Quebec Court Judge Sylvain Lépine has sentenced Pascal Tribout, 38, of Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, near Oka, to five years in jail for making online threats against the Jewish community and using a 3D printer to illegally produce firearms.

“These charges are serious,” Judge Lépine ruled last week. “His comments [about Jews] are unacceptable… the manufacture of these weapons is worrisome.”

As previously reported by The Suburban, Tribout, who pleaded guilty to charges relating to the illegal manufacture of firearms and antisemitic hate speech, had made hateful comments against the Jewish community in a public forum on the social network Telegram.

The RCMP, which arrested Tribout last year, stated at the time that “violent statements will not be tolerated, whether made on social media or through any other means of communication. Perpetrators may face criminal charges involving significant sentences. Such incidents must be reported if we are to combat this type of crime.”

Jewish community organizations welcomed the sentencing. B’nai Brith Canada officials said they expressed the concerns of the Canadian Jewish community to the court.

“This verdict is a welcome sign for all Canadians,” said Henry Topas, B’nai Brith Canada’s Regional Director for Quebec and Atlantic Canada, who represented the Jewish community at the Feb. 26 sentencing. “This case shows that antisemitism is not only a threat to Jews but also can be a matter of national security.”

Topas added that Tribout “failed to demonstrate remorse or issue an apology.”

B’nai Brith Canada’s statement adds that Tribout’s case is precedent-setting, “marking the first time Crown prosecutors have brought someone to justice under a statute relating to the spread of computer data used to manufacture 3D-printed weapons.

“These so-called ‘Ghost Guns’ are a significant concern because they do not have serial numbers and thus cannot easily be traced.”

Officials from the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs stated that “as we said last year, this case is a reminder that antisemitism exists in many forms, such as the far-right neo-Nazi and anti-vaccine conspiracy theories.

“We welcome this sentence. From arrest to conviction, the authorities acted with determination against the threat posed by Mr. Tribout. It is up to them to act in this way at all times in the fight against antisemitism.” n

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RCMP arrest Oka resident for inciting antisemitism

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By Joel Goldenberg
The Suburban

Saint-Joseph-du-Lac resident Pascal Tribout, 37, was arrested last Thursday for the 3D printing of guns and promoting hatred against Jews, the RCMP announced.

Saint-Joseph-Du-Lac is west of Montreal, near Oka.

“An RCMP operation has resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of 3D printers as well as a homemade firearm,” the announcement says. “According to the investigation conducted by RCMP Federal Policing’s Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET), Mr. Tribout also allegedly made hateful comments against the Jewish community in a public forum on the social network Telegram, contrary to the Criminal Code. Additionally, Mr. Tribout is alleged to have possessed and shared computer data that could be used to manufacture firearms with a 3D printer, which is also illegal.”

Tribout is facing charges of :Weapons trafficking (manufacturing) (CC 99(1)); possession of a prohibited firearm (CC 92(1)(a)(b)(3)); possession of a prohibited device (CC 91(2)(3)(a)); possession and distribution of computer data that pertain to firearms and that are capable of being used with a 3D printer for the purpose of manufacturing (CC 102.1(1) and (2)); and wilful promotion of hatred (CC 319(2)(a)).”

The RCMP added that more charges “may be laid at a later date. The police added that it “takes seriously any threats that can affect one’s sense of security.

“Violent statements will not be tolerated, whether made on social media or through any other means of communication. Perpetrators may face criminal charges involving significant sentences. Such incidents must be reported if we are to combat this type of crime.”

Members of the public who have have information on the illegal activities of individuals or groups are urged to call the RCMP at 514-939-8300/1-800-771-5401 or local police at 911.

B’nai Brith Canada says it played a “pivotal role” in the investigation that led to Tribout’s arrest.

“B’nai Brith was able to gather crucial information about his hate-motivated conduct. This landmark arrest underscores the critical importance of vigilance and proactive action in combating hate and violence.” n

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