Live Wire: The Loud Life and Shocking Murder of Alan Berg Episode 9: The Trial of the Order.
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Aug 12, 2025 Peter Robinson, a U.S. Attorney from Northern California, shares insights from the high-profile trial of the white supremacist group The Order. He recounts the intense courtroom atmosphere and the shocking revelations that emerged, including the connection between a member of the group and the KOA radio station in Denver. The conversation delves into the events leading up to the murder of talk radio host Alan Berg and the emotional impact on his friends and family as they finally learn the truth behind his tragic fate.
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High-Security, Methodical Trial
- The Seattle courtroom featured tight security: dozens of marshals, metal detectors, and bolted chairs.
- Prosecutors presented witnesses witness-by-witness over roughly four months to build the RICO case.
RICO Framed The Order As An Enterprise
- The trial mapped The Order as an organized enterprise committing coordinated crimes to further its goals.
- Prosecutors used RICO to tie murders, robberies, and counterfeiting into a single enterprise case.
Crimes Were Incentivized Internally
- The trial revealed The Order paid members and offered bonuses tied to criminal actions.
- Financial incentives structured the group's violent and illegal campaign toward a racist revolution.
