GypsyCrusader

Paul Nicholas Miller was born in New York on August 11, 1988. His father, Robert "Bob" Miller, is of Roma descent, and his mother, Diana Miller, is Mexican.

Miller began training in Muay Thai in 2008, at the age of 20.{{cite web|title=In the Spotlight: Paul Miller|url=https://tyiekaugtr.wixsite.com/nov-2018-vol2-2/blank-6|access-date=2020-12-13|website=Wi}} He had his first amateur fight in 2008 after only 3 months of training. He trained with the 9 Weapons Muay Thai and later The Institute.{{cite web|last=adrianaabbottvvp|date=2016-10-21|title=Paul Banasiak Thornton Martial Arts vs Paul Miller The Institute Muay Thai|url=https://adrianaabbottvvp.wordpress.com/2016/10/21/paul-banasiak-thornton-martial-arts-vs-paul-miller-the-institute-muay-thai/|access-date=2020-12-13|website=Boxing Alley}}{{cite web|title=Muay Thaimes - The Soul in the Savagery - Part 6|url=http://www.muaythaimes.com/page/6/|access-date=2020-12-13|archive-date=April 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210428004848/http://www.muaythaimes.com/page/6/|url-status=dead}} He became the Regional Light-Heavyweight Champion and the US National Champion in the World Kickboxing Association.{{cite web|last=|first=|date=March 12, 2013|title=WKA NA Richmond, VA Results March 8-12, 2013|url=http://wkausa.com/old/results-wkana2013.html|access-date=December 13, 2020|website=WKA}}{{cite web|title=Local kickboxer victorious|url=https://www.liherald.com/bellmore/stories/local-kickboxer-victorious,54457?content_source=&category_id=8&search_filter=&event_mode=&event_ts_from=&list_type=&order_by=&order_sort=&content_class=&sub_type=&town_id=|access-date=2020-12-13|website=Herald Community Newspapers| date=April 14, 2014}}{{cite web|title=Combat at the Capitale 32: April 4, 2014: Pics and Official Results – Lou Neglia|date=April 15, 2014|url=http://louneglia.com/2014/04/15/combat-at-the-capitale-32-april-4-2014-pics-and-official-results/|access-date=2020-12-13|archive-date=January 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190116100329/http://louneglia.com/2014/04/15/combat-at-the-capitale-32-april-4-2014-pics-and-official-results/|url-status=dead}} He then became a trainer and coach, including for The Institute.{{cite web|last=|first=|date=August 13, 2014|title=WKA North American Muay Thai Champion, Paul Miller, will be teaching class EVERY Monday and Thursday 3-6.|url=https://www.theinstitutemuaythai.com/blog/tag/video|access-date=December 12, 2020|website=The Institute|archive-date=December 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205145709/https://www.theinstitutemuaythai.com/blog/tag/video|url-status=dead}}

Miller identifies as a "radical conservative" and has been known for his openly alt-right political views.{{cite web|last=Ariza|first=Mario|title=Right-wing 'radical,' arrested in FBI raid, hires free speech attorney Norman Kent|url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/crime/fl-ne-paul-miller-hires-norman-kent-20210305-3moos775rbhndgsk3pl7zrxe6q-story.html|access-date=2021-03-07|website=sun-sentinel.com|date=March 5, 2021 }} He often expresses his hatred towards racial minorities, obese people, women and heavily opposes immigration. Miller also calls for a "race war" and is a conspiracy theorist who supports the "Day of the Rope", a white supremacist slogan that references William Luther Pierce's book The Turner Diaries (1978). In the novel, white supremacists take control of California and engage in mass lynchings of anyone perceived as a "race traitor"; these include journalists, politicians, and white people in interracial relationships. The day on which these murders are committed in the novel is referred to as the "Day of the Rope". Many white supremacists and neo-Nazis, including Miller, believe that the "Day of the Rope" will one day become reality.{{cite web|title=Day of the Rope|url=https://www.adl.org/education/references/hate-symbols/day-of-the-rope|access-date=2021-03-07|website=Anti-Defamation League}}

Miller has shown hatred towards Jews and has frequently denied the Holocaust. He has expressed a desire to "gas them" and claims he is "building an army" online with the intent of carrying out his violent ideas. In several videos that he published online, he can be seen posing next to Nazi flags and wearing armor brandishing swastikas.{{cite web|date=2021-03-04|title=FBI arrests Florida man who expressed desire to 'gas' Jews|url=https://www.jns.org/fbi-arrests-florida-man-who-expressed-desire-to-gas-jews/|access-date=2021-03-07|website=JNS.org}}

An open white supremacist, Miller is also known for his hatred of black people. Due to his belief that they should be "sent back to Africa", he has been described as being a white nationalist. He has also used the phrase "only white lives matter" and has antagonized multiple Black Lives Matter protesters at several different protests.{{cite web|title=Far-right white supremacist arrested in Florida for weapons charges|url=https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/far-right-white-supremacist-arrested-in-florida-for-weapons-charges-661123|access-date=2021-03-08|website=The Jerusalem Post {{!}} JPost.com|date=March 6, 2021}}{{cite web|date=2021-06-22|title=Boogaloo Bum Paul 'GypsyCrusader' Miller Pleads Out to Weapons Possession in Federal Court|url=http://idavox.com/index.php/2021/06/22/boogaloo-boi-paul-gypsycrusader-miller-pleads-out-to-weapons-possession-in-federal-court/|access-date=2021-06-24|website=Idavox}}

In 2020, Miller stated that nobody has a right to protest the murder of George Floyd.{{cite web|date=2020-06-28|title=Woman Screams 'No Black Lives Matter' to Black Lives Matter Rally As Related Boogaloo Bum Declares 'They Don't Have A Right To Protest!'|url=http://idavox.com/index.php/2020/06/28/woman-screams-no-black-lives-matter-to-black-lives-matter-rally-as-related-boogaloo-bum-declares-they-dont-have-a-right-to-protest-or-anything/|access-date=2020-12-12|website=Idavox}} He was also connected to the Boogaloo movement{{cite web|date=2020-05-27|title=NJ Politician Bolts Branch Covidian Rally Amid Hate Group Concerns...That Proved Valid|url=http://idavox.com/index.php/2020/05/26/nj-politician-bolts-branch-covidian-rally-amid-hate-group-concerns-that-proved-valid/|access-date=2020-12-13|website=Idavox}} and allegedly wore a Boogaloo mask during a protest on May 31, 2020.{{cite web|title=Extremists Weigh in on Nationwide Protests|url=https://www.adl.org/blog/extremists-weigh-in-on-nationwide-protests|access-date=2020-12-12|website=Anti-Defamation League}}{{cite web|title=Small But Vocal Array of Right Wing Extremists Appearing at Protests|url=https://www.adl.org/blog/small-but-vocal-array-of-right-wing-extremists-appearing-at-protests|access-date=2020-12-13|website=Anti-Defamation League}}

Miller attended a Trump rally and told a black woman with a sign that said "Black Lives Matter" that "only white lives matter" and "Heil Hitler" before calling another black woman a "chimp". Later that day, Miller drove by a Black Lives Matter rally in East Brunswick, New Jersey and yelled "Nigger lives don't matter" several times at protesters.

In 2021, Miller and an unidentified man recorded themselves threatening a black man. Miller told the man to "Get the fuck out of here" and said that he and his friend will "kick [his] ass". He also referred to the man as a "nigger" multiple times and told the man he was in the "wrong neighborhood".{{cite web|date=2021-01-22|title=Video: Proud Boy yells racist slurs, threatens Black man|url=https://www.dailydot.com/irl/video-proud-boy-racist-slurs-threatens-black-man/|access-date=2021-02-04|website=The Daily Dot}}

Miller is well-known for his online presence. He often dresses up as various different characters and talks to strangers on online chat website Omegle where he discusses his political views with the intent of disturbing or angering whomever he is talking to for shock value.{{cite web|title=Extremist Trolls are Targeting Omegle Users with Virulent Racism, Antisemitism|url=https://www.adl.org/blog/extremist-trolls-are-targeting-omegle-users-with-virulent-racism-antisemitism|access-date=2020-12-12|website=Anti-Defamation League}} He has streamed content using the platforms DLive, Twitch, bitwave.tv,{{cite web|title=Right Wing Riddler|url=https://bitwave.tv/Gypsycrusader|access-date=2020-12-12|website=[bitwave.tv]|archive-date=August 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210820190519/https://bitwave.tv/Gypsycrusader|url-status=dead}} and reuploaded to BitChute, Internet Archive and his Telegram channel.{{cite web | url=https://archive.org/details/GypsyCrusader-20210302-bitchute-rip-480p | title=GypsyCrusader-20210302-bitchute-rip-480p }}{{cite web|title=GypsyCrusader on BitChute|url=https://www.bitchute.com/profile/olhRGscaazrh/|access-date=2021-02-25|website=BitChute}} He was also active on Telegram where he has over 40,000 followers.{{cite web|title=GypsyCrusader News Network|url=https://t.me/gypsycrusader|access-date=2020-12-12|website=Telegram}}

He has been banned on most major social media platforms including Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Twitch, DLive,{{cite web|title=Gypsycrusader · DLive|url=https://dlive.tv/Gypsycrusader|access-date=2021-03-06|website=DLive|archive-date=April 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210428004848/https://dlive.tv/Gypsycrusader|url-status=dead}} and Facebook.

He has been characterized for his racist remarks and inappropriate behavior online.{{cite web|title=New Jersey-Based Neo-Nazi Publishes Video Expressing Readiness for Martyrdom {{!}} Far-Right / Far-Left Threat {{!}} Articles|url=https://ent.siteintelgroup.com/Far-Right-/-Far-Left-Threat/new-jersey-based-neo-nazi-publishes-video-expressing-readiness-for-martyrdom.html|access-date=2020-12-28|website=ent.siteintelgroup.com|date=November 16, 2020|archive-date=January 23, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123075852/https://ent.siteintelgroup.com/Far-Right-/-Far-Left-Threat/new-jersey-based-neo-nazi-publishes-video-expressing-readiness-for-martyrdom.html|url-status=dead}} He is also known for his affiliations with fellow white supremacists and internet personalities like Tor Brookes (better known online as CatboyKami) and Brandon Martinez, although he later had a falling out with Brookes.{{cite web|date=January 28, 2021|title=How An Actual Clown And Canadian Neo-Nazi Troll Are Leading A Harassment Campaign Against Of Hundreds Of People — Including Children|url=https://www.antihate.ca/paul_miller_clown_canadian_neo_nazi_troll_martinez_harassment_campaign_against_children|access-date=2021-02-05|website=Canadian Anti-Hate Network}}

In 2006, at the age of 18, Miller was charged with aggravated assault. He pled guilty and was not sentenced to jail time.{{cite web|title=FBI swarms Florida to arrest felon radical|url=https://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/national/story/2021/mar/03/fbi-swarms-florida-arrest-felon-radical/862125/|access-date=2021-03-03|website=texarkanagazette.com|archive-date=September 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210929024619/https://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/national/story/2021/mar/03/fbi-swarms-florida-arrest-felon-radical/862125/|url-status=dead}}

In 2007, Miller was arrested and charged with possession of drugs and intent to sell. He served 180 days in jail and 4 years of probation.

On October 12, 2018, Miller was involved in an altercation with Antifa protestors.{{cite web|title=Two members of Proud Boys convicted in New York City brawl with antifa|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/two-members-proud-boys-convicted-new-york-city-brawl-antifa-n1044021|access-date=2020-12-12|website=NBC News|date=August 19, 2019}} Miller alleges he was trying to attend a speech given by Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes in order to report on it.{{cite news|last1=Southall|first1=Ashley|last2=Pager|first2=Tyler|date=2018-10-14|title=Proud Boys Fight at G.O.P. Club Spurs Calls for Inquiry; Cuomo Blames Trump (Published 2018)|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/14/nyregion/proud-boys-nyc-antifa-fight.html|access-date=2020-12-12|issn=0362-4331}} The incident took place outside of the Metropolitan Republican Club in New York.{{cite web|title=Three more Proud Boys members arrested for violent Manhattan fight|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/three-more-proud-boys-members-arrested-violent-manhattan-fight-n922946|access-date=2020-12-12|website=NBC News|date=October 22, 2018}} Miller also reported that his backpack was stolen during the altercation.{{Cite web|last1=Zadrozny|first1=Bradny|last2=Collins|first2=Ben|date=16 October 2018|title=Far-right group takes victory lap on social media after violence in Manhattan|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-media/far-right-group-takes-victory-lap-social-media-after-violence-n920506|access-date=|website=NBC News|quote=Finbarr Slonim, 20, Kai Russo, 20, and Caleb Perkins, 35, were arrested and charged in connection with the alleged assault of Paul Miller, a man who was shooting videos of the event outside the club that night according to New York Criminal Court records. [...] before alleging later he had been beaten and had his backpack stolen. The police are still seeking the person who allegedly stole Miller’s backpack.}} The police unsuccessfully searched for the person who stole Miller's backpack. Miller later stated "they tried to kill me" in reference to the altercation and called the attackers "terrorists".{{cite web |last1=Zadrozny |first1=Brandy |author-link1=Brandy Zadrozny |last2=Collins |first2=Ben |date=2018-10-15 |title=Far-right group takes victory lap on social media after violence in Manhattan |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-media/far-right-group-takes-victory-lap-social-media-after-violence-n920506 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181016050201/https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-media/far-right-group-takes-victory-lap-social-media-after-violence-n920506 |archive-date=2018-10-16 |access-date=2022-01-28 |website=NBC News}}{{cite web|date=2021-03-09|title=Post-Insurrection Crackdown On Violent Right-Wing Extremists Is Gathering Force|url=https://www.nationalmemo.com/post-capitol-riot-arrests-|access-date=2021-03-09|website=National Memo}} 20-year old Finbarr Slonim, 20-year old Kai Russo, and 35-year old Caleb Perkins were arrested and charged in connection with the assault.

Following the incident, Miller claimed he had an "awakening" and became "woke".{{cite web|title=Gypsy Crusader Origin Story|url=https://www.bitchute.com/video/4rT3P97tlDV6/|access-date=2020-12-13}} He was allegedly frequently doxxed and bombarded with death threats from people he claims are affiliated with Antifa following their attack on him. He has also claimed that people affiliated with Antifa threatened to burn down his parents' house. His story quickly gained traction on the internet and Miller claims he lost his job and as a result moved to Florida.

On May 21, 2020, FBI agents showed up at Miller's parents' home and tried to reach him. It was revealed that they were sent after him regarding anti-protest statements he had made online and his proposal of an open-carry rally. Once they deemed he was not a threat, no further action was taken.{{Citation needed|date=June 2023}}

In 2021, Miller was targeted by a member of the neo-Nazi organization Atomwaffen Division. It is alleged that Miller was targeted for giving neo-Nazis and white supremacists a "bad rep". The attacker recorded videos threatening Miller that were allegedly taken outside of Miller's home in Florida. He also ordered takeout consistently and had it delivered to Miller's home and DoS attacked Miller so that he couldn't stream. Multiple taxis were also sent to Miller's address to pick him up.{{cite web|last=|first=|date=February 11, 2021|title=Atomwaffen Division Splinter Group Targeting Neo-Nazi Troll Paul Miller|url=https://www.antihate.ca/atomwaffen_division_splinter_group_targeting_neo_nazi_troll_paul_miller|access-date=2021-02-13|website=Canadian Anti-Hate Network}}

On January 30, police received numerous calls relating to a suspect allegedly breaking into Miller's home although they were unable to locate the suspect upon arriving at the scene. They were continuously called regarding the alleged robbery upon leaving the scene. Miller later chose to leave his complex for a "little while" in hopes of allowing the situation to die down and to protect his neighbors.

On March 2, 2021, Miller was arrested on one charge of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.{{cite news|last=Sommer|first=Will|date=2021-03-02|title=Feds Arrest White Supremacist Livestreamer in Dawn Raid, Rattling Supporters|work=The Daily Beast|url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/feds-bust-white-supremacist-livestreamer-paul-n-miller-in-dawn-raid-rattling-supporters|access-date=2021-03-03}}{{cite web|title=Man With Possible Ties to Proud Boys Arrested After FBI Raids Home in Fort Lauderdale|url=https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/fbi-agents-raid-home-in-fort-lauderdale/2395649/|access-date=2021-03-03|website=NBC 6 South Florida|date=March 2, 2021}} According to reports, flashbangs went off during a raid of Miller's home in Fort Lauderdale, which took place at around 5 in the morning.{{cite web|last=Sabovic|first=Sanela|date=2021-03-02|title=FBI raid in Fort Lauderdale ends with convicted felon in custody|url=https://www.local10.com/news/local/2021/03/02/fbi-raid-in-fort-lauderdale-ends-with-convicted-felon-in-custody/|access-date=2021-03-03|website=WPLG}}{{cite web|date=2021-03-02|title='You Could See The Flash Happening': Man In Custody After FBI Raid At Fort Lauderdale Home|url=https://miami.cbslocal.com/2021/03/02/man-arrested-fbi-raid-fort-lauderdale-home/|access-date=2021-03-03}} The arrest stemmed from an incident that took place on January 17, 2018, in which Miller illegally possessed a gun. On February 25, 2021, he was indicted on the January 2018 charge.{{cite web|last=Matthews|first=David|title=FBI arrests right-wing troll who dressed up like The Joker, made anti-Semitic comments online|url=https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ny-fbi-arrest-right-wing-joker-paul-miller-florida-20210303-krqxy77warc67ib4lyjjohkete-story.html|access-date=2021-03-03|website=nydailynews.com|date=March 3, 2021 }}{{cite web|last=Ariza|first=Mario|title=Gun suspect in FBI raid promoted race war and 'collapse of America'|url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/crime/fl-ne-paul-miller-neonazi-detained-20210311-zovzrka6bbak3nbablds5t3kke-story.html|access-date=2021-03-11|website=sun-sentinel.com|date=March 11, 2021 }} His first hearing took place on March 3. He offered up an apology during the hearing saying "I'm really sorry for all of this. I really am." He also told the judge that he has enough money to hire his own attorney and had reportedly reached out to Mark O'Mara, the attorney who worked for George Zimmerman.{{cite web|last1=Neal|first1=David J.|last2=Weaver|first2=Jay|date=March 3, 2021|title=The FBI has arrested a white supremacist in Fort Lauderdale. Here's the charge|url=https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/broward/article249657203.html|website=Miami Herald}}{{cite web|title=Fort Lauderdale Man With Possible Ties to Proud Boys Faces Federal Judge|url=https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/fort-lauderdale-man-with-possible-ties-to-proud-boys-faces-federal-judge/2397240/|access-date=2021-04-12|website=NBC 6 South Florida|date=March 4, 2021}} He later hired free speech activist and attorney Norman Kent. On March 10, during his bond trial, he was denied bail and was to remain incarcerated while on trial.{{cite web|date=2021-03-10|title=Judge: Man Arrested During FBI Raid, Paul Miller To Stay In Jail Pending Trial|url=https://miami.cbslocal.com/2021/03/10/judge-man-arrested-during-fbi-raid-paul-miller-to-stay-in-jail-pending-trial/|access-date=2021-03-11}}{{cite web|title=Fort Lauderdale Man With Possible Ties to Proud Boys Faces Federal Judge|url=https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/fort-lauderdale-man-with-possible-ties-to-proud-boys-faces-federal-judge/2397240/|access-date=2021-03-11|website=NBC 6 South Florida|date=March 4, 2021}}{{cite web|date=March 10, 2021|title='White Supremacist' arrested by FBI must stay in jail until his trial, judge rules|url=https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/broward/article249845833.html|website=Miami Herald}} On June 22, 2021, Miller pleaded guilty to one count each of possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition and possession of an unregistered firearm.{{cite web|date=June 22, 2021|title=Boogaloo Bum Paul 'GypsyCrusader' Miller Pleads Out to Weapons Possession in Federal Court|url=http://idavox.com/index.php/2021/06/22/boogaloo-boi-paul-gypsycrusader-miller-pleads-out-to-weapons-possession-in-federal-court/|website=Idavox}}{{cite web|last=Baitinger|first=Brooke|title=Race-baiting broadcaster, arrested in FBI raid, pleads guilty to gun charges|url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/crime/fl-ne-paul-miller-plea-deal-20210622-4wj5dyzhnfdgbktcwratro72vm-story.html|access-date=2021-06-24|website=sun-sentinel.com|date=June 22, 2021 }} On September 28, Miller was sentenced to 41 months' imprisonment followed by three years' supervised release.

On January 31, 2023, Miller was released from prison on good behavior and with parole.{{Cite web |title=Paul Miller aka GypsyCrusader, Released From Prison; Terrorgram Collective Warns FBI Informant in North Brunswick, New Jersey, United States |url=https://trackingterrorism.org/chatter/paul-miller-aka-gypsycrusader-released-from-prison-trac/ |url-access=subscription |access-date=2023-02-01 |website=TRAC}} In April 2023, USA Today sent federal prison officials a list of questions about his access to the internet while in federal custody. While in prison, Miller had used the internet to harass people and sell racist paraphernalia. After being informed of this, the Federal Bureau of Prisons determined that this constituted a violation of the terms of his imprisonment.{{cite web |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/05/03/paul-nicholas-miller-gypsy-crusader-online-raids/70170754007/ |title=How one man pushed harassment 'raids,' sold racist paraphernalia online, while in federal custody |date=May 3, 2023 |first=Will |last=Carless |website=USA Today}} Within days, Miller was sent back to prison. He was released once again on July 2, 2023.{{Citation needed|date=April 2025}}

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