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}}{{Quote|How many of our children have to die before we rid our lands of Islamic invaders? Our civilization destroyed. Wake up, you cowards! Fight!|Chapman in a Twitter post, May 23, 2017.}} | }}{{Quote|How many of our children have to die before we rid our lands of Islamic invaders? Our civilization destroyed. Wake up, you cowards! Fight!|Chapman in a Twitter post, May 23, 2017.}} | ||
'''Kyle Chapman''' (November 12, 1975), also known by the nickname '''Based Stickman''', is an American white nationalist and [[Alt-Right]] activist. He earned his nickname and prominence in the alt-right movement after he was recorded beating an [[Antifa]] counter-protester with a stick at the March 2017 March 4 Trump rally in Berkeley, California. | '''Kyle Chapman''' (November 12, 1975), also known by the nickname '''Based Stickman''', is an American white nationalist and [[Alt-Right]] activist. He earned his nickname and prominence in the alt-right movement after he was recorded beating an [[Antifa]] counter-protester with a stick at the March 2017 March 4 Trump rally in Berkeley, California.<ref>[https://newrepublic.com/article/141766/unlikely-rise-alt-right-hero The Unlikely Rise of an Alt-Right Hero], ''The New Republic''</ref> | ||
Chapman was the founder and original leader of the [[Fraternal Order of the Alt-Knights]] (FOAK), a paramilitary group that is considered a partner or subgroup of the far-right, neo-[[fascist]] [[Proud Boys]] organization. | Chapman was the founder and original leader of the [[Fraternal Order of the Alt-Knights]] (FOAK), a paramilitary group that is considered a partner or subgroup of the far-right, neo-[[fascist]] [[Proud Boys]] organization.<ref>[https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/extremist-files/group/fraternal-order-alt-knights-foak FRATERNAL ORDER OF ALT-KNIGHTS (FOAK)], Southern Poverty Law Center</ref> He led the FOAK until later that year, when he faded from his leadership position following an assault conviction related to the March 4 Trump rally. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Chapman was born in 1975 and is from Daly City, California. He has worked as a commercial diver. He has described himself as a "Proud American Nationalist" and an "ardent" supporter of [[Donald Trump]]. He became active in far-right counter-protests after he saw a video of a Trump supporter who was pepper-sprayed when attending a Milo Yiannopoulos speaking engagement at the University of California, Berkeley. | Chapman was born in 1975 and is from Daly City, California. He has worked as a commercial diver. He has described himself as a "Proud American Nationalist" and an "ardent" supporter of [[Donald Trump]]. He became active in far-right counter-protests after he saw a video of a Trump supporter who was pepper-sprayed when attending a Milo Yiannopoulos speaking engagement at the University of California, Berkeley. | ||
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Chapman had several felony convictions prior to his emergence as a figure in the Alt-Right, including a 2001 grand theft charge in San Diego County and a 1993 robbery conviction in Texas. | Chapman had several felony convictions prior to his emergence as a figure in the Alt-Right, including a 2001 grand theft charge in San Diego County and a 1993 robbery conviction in Texas. | ||
Chapman was arrested at the March 4 Trump rally on suspicion of felony assault with a deadly weapon, carrying a concealed dirk or dagger, assault with a taser, and assault with pepper spray. | Chapman was arrested at the March 4 Trump rally on suspicion of felony assault with a deadly weapon, carrying a concealed dirk or dagger, assault with a taser, and assault with pepper spray.<ref>[https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/right-wing-activist-kyle-based-stickman-chapman-given-5-year-probation-sentence/ Right-Wing Activist Kyle 'Based Stickman' Chapman Given 5-Year Probation Sentence], ''CBS Bay Area''</ref> | ||
In August 2017, Chapman pleaded no contest to the charge of felony possession of a leaded cane or billy club, and was sentenced to five years of probation. He was also ordered to stay 100 yards away from the Civic Center Plaza and to pay $300 in restitution. | In August 2017, Chapman pleaded no contest to the charge of felony possession of a leaded cane or billy club, and was sentenced to five years of probation. He was also ordered to stay 100 yards away from the Civic Center Plaza and to pay $300 in restitution. | ||
Chapman was arrested again in April 2017 for allegedly fighting a person in Berkeley while filming a promotional video for a rally. | Chapman was arrested again in April 2017 for allegedly fighting a person in Berkeley while filming a promotional video for a rally.<ref>[https://www.berkeleyside.org/2019/09/24/kyle-based-stickman-takes-felony-plea-deal-in-berkeley-weapons-case Kyle ‘Based Stickman’ Chapman takes felony plea deal in Berkeley weapons case], ''Berkelyside''</ref> | ||
In December 2017, Chapman was pulled over for operating a vehicle off-road and disorderly conduct. He pled guilty to the two misdemeanors and was sentenced to a year of probation and a $500 fine or community service. | In December 2017, Chapman was pulled over for operating a vehicle off-road and disorderly conduct. He pled guilty to the two misdemeanors and was sentenced to a year of probation and a $500 fine or community service. | ||
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In July 2018, Chapman was charged with being a fugitive and was extradited to Texas for charges related to a bar fight that occurred in July 2017 in Austin, Texas, where he hit a man in the face with a wooden bar stool. A witness to the attack recognized Chapman on television when he was advertising a "Texans for American Freedom March" outside the Texas capitol. Chapman pled guilty to aggravated assault, and was sentenced to three years of deferred adjudication, a $10,000 fine, and anger management classes. | In July 2018, Chapman was charged with being a fugitive and was extradited to Texas for charges related to a bar fight that occurred in July 2017 in Austin, Texas, where he hit a man in the face with a wooden bar stool. A witness to the attack recognized Chapman on television when he was advertising a "Texans for American Freedom March" outside the Texas capitol. Chapman pled guilty to aggravated assault, and was sentenced to three years of deferred adjudication, a $10,000 fine, and anger management classes. | ||
On January 12, 2022, Chapman was arrested for assaulting a health care worker, which is a felony in Idaho.<ref>[https://www.thedailybeast.com/former-proud-boy-leader-kyle-based-stickman-chapman-arrested-for-attacking-health-care-workers-in-idaho Former Proud Boy Leader ‘Based Stickman’ Arrested for Attacking Health Care Workers], ''The Daily Beast''</ref> | |||
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