Straight Edge violence linked to Utah punk scene
The Straight Edgers, a punk subculture that shuns drugs and alcohol, are linked to vandalism and attacks in Utah. Attacks include a 1995 back scar from a knife, and incidents range from car window smashing to arson attempts on animal and leather goods businesses. FBI attention follows a Manch arson attempt by three youths with a lookout named Bret Walton.
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Alt Lake City
Utah
Antonio
Scott Magleby
Salt Lake County
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Weber County
Straight Edge
Mink
McDonald’s
Tandy Leather and Crafts
Terry Montgomery
FBI
Bret Walton
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Manch
Straight Edgers in Utah Courtroom Spotlight
Jacob Kennison faces arson charges in Salt Lake City as part of a broader look at the Straight Edge movement. The article profiles Kennison and fellow adherents like Bret Walton, discussing beliefs, legal troubles, and the movement’s reach, including arrests, probation, and federal connections amid debates over violence and animal rights.
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Jacob Kennison
Salt Lake City
Utah
Kennison
Bret Walton
North Salt Lake
Brent Larsen
Larsen
Dayton
Ohio
Sgt
David Williams
Williams
Animal Liberation Front
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