UMVA has learned that a courageous journalist went undercover for eight months, infiltrating the inner circles of New Jersey Antifa and uncovering a web of radical plans and connections.
The journalist gained access to the private Signal chats of a group known as “NJ BURN,” where members discussed plans for port blockades, riot activity, and support networks for criminal defendants. They also celebrated acts of political violence, revealing a sinister side of activism.
Using names, profile photos, and digital receipts, the investigation traced individuals to positions throughout some of America’s most influential organizations. A Rutgers University Director, T-Mobile AI leaders, and an OpenAI research engineer were among those identified as members of the group.
The chat members were found to have celebrated a shocking act of violence against a prominent conservative figure and even hoped for the assassination of a former President. Their rhetoric and plans have raised serious concerns about the true nature of their activism.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that some of the individuals identified as part of the NJ BURN network include:
Alexyss P., a Community Council Member at the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault; Jim Keady, a former Democratic candidate; Woojin Ko, a research engineer at OpenAI; and Beleckecom Moffouk, an AI automation expert at T-Mobile.
Others identified include Zainab Tanvir, Imaging Director at Rutgers University; Amanda Marie Dominguez, a PhD student in Education at Rutgers; Aditi Rao, a classics scholar at Princeton University; and Shannon Smythe, Field Education Director at Princeton Theological Seminary.
Cres Vellucci, co-founder of the National Lawyers Guild and ACLU board member; and Celine Semaan, co-founder of Slow Factory Labs, were also among those identified as part of the network.
The American people deserve to know when individuals involved in activist networks also hold positions within institutions that shape public policy, technology, education, and culture. The investigation has raised questions about the accountability and transparency of these organizations.
The identities referenced in this report are based on evidence gathered during the investigation, including social media activity, public records, and other corroborating information. Some identifications remain unknown, and additional information may emerge following publication.
UMVA has gathered that the individuals and organizations connected to the NJ BURN network have been contacted for comment, and any responses received will be included in future reporting.
