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The extremity of belief translated into tangible violence. Ziz and her followers participated in protests, including a notorious act where they wore Guy Fawkes masks outside a Rationalist nonprofit, blocking exits and dispatching flyers—behavior perceived as aggressive and threatening. This led to a police SWAT response, arrests, and courtroom battles.
Subsequently, multiple violent acts and murders were connected to the community:
Landlord Slaying: As previously mentioned, tenants attacked their landlord, resulting in his shooting and the death of Emma Bourhanian.
The Vermont Shooting: Two individuals, associated with the group, engaged in a shootout that ended with one dead and one in jail.