Matthew
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Matthew
@matthewtheobald.bsky.social
He/Him. Interested in advancing equity. Science. TTRPGs. Science Fiction/Fantasy. Video Games. Television/Movies. Protect LGBTQIA+ people! Fascism sucks!
Reposted by Matthew
You may have never heard their names before but the story is a familiar one — the racially charged killing of AJ Stewart by Brian Kjellberg on Dec. 2, 2021, in Saint Paul was quickly compared to Trayvon Martin and Ahmaud Arbery.

See our full report. [Published in 2024]
Killed by a Vigilante Who Received No Prison Time: The Murder of AJ Stewart - UNICORN RIOT
The murder of AJ Stewart and the conviction and sentencing of Brian Kjellberg provides a look at how racial dynamics played a favorable role for the killer within the criminal justice system.
unicornriot.ninja
December 3, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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He conspired to traffic 400 tons of cocaine into the country and was “at the center of one of the largest and most violent drug-trafficking conspiracies in the world.” He even said his goal was to “shove the drugs right up the noses of the gringos.” Now, thanks to Trump, he is a free man. 2/2
December 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM