Soros-Backed Prosecutor Blames Republicans After Shooting at Old Dominion University

The gunman, a convicted ISIS supporter, was shot dead by police after the attack.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 10:52pm

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A George Soros-funded prosecutor in Norfolk, Virginia has blamed Republicans and the 'cult of gun absolutism' for a deadly shooting at Old Dominion University that left one dead and two wounded. The shooter, Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, was a convicted ISIS supporter who was released from prison early in 2024. The prosecutor, Ramin Fatehi, has received hundreds of thousands of dollars from Soros-backed political action committees and has prioritized decriminalizing drug and firearms possession crimes.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing debate around gun control, criminal justice reform, and the influence of wealthy political donors like George Soros on local prosecutors. It also raises questions about the early release of convicted terrorists and the potential threat they pose to public safety.

The details

According to the report, Jalloh, a naturalized citizen originally from Sierra Leone, was sentenced in 2017 to 11 years in prison for attempting to provide material support to ISIS. He was released in December 2024, before the end of his sentence. Hours after the shooting, Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney Ramin Fatehi, who has received significant funding from Soros-backed PACs, blamed Republicans and the 'cult of gun absolutism' for the attack, claiming the U.S. is 'a country where people care more about guns' than public safety. Fatehi's website lists the decriminalization of drug and firearms possession crimes as priorities.

  • Jalloh was sentenced to 11 years in prison in 2017 for attempting to provide material support to ISIS.
  • Jalloh was released from prison in December 2024, before the end of his 11-year sentence.
  • The shooting at Old Dominion University occurred on March 12, 2026.

The players

Ramin Fatehi

The Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney who has received hundreds of thousands of dollars from Soros-backed political action committees and has prioritized decriminalizing drug and firearms possession crimes.

Mohamed Bailor Jalloh

The gunman, a naturalized citizen originally from Sierra Leone, who was convicted in 2017 of attempting to provide material support to ISIS and was released from prison in December 2024, before the end of his 11-year sentence.

George Soros

The billionaire leftist donor who has funded the political action committees that have provided significant financial support to Prosecutor Ramin Fatehi.

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What they’re saying

“It doesn't matter how hard President Hemphill works, how hard the chiefs work, somebody will be a victim eventually. Until there is the political will to break the spell, the cult of gun absolutism, you will see more incidents like this.”

— Ramin Fatehi, Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney

“The shooting, which killed one and left two others wounded, would be investigated 'as an act of terrorism.'”

— Kash Patel, FBI Director

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Mohamed Bailor Jalloh to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing debate around gun control, criminal justice reform, and the influence of wealthy political donors like George Soros on local prosecutors. It also raises questions about the early release of convicted terrorists and the potential threat they pose to public safety.