As the ICE riots raged in the city of Los Angeles, I wasn’t too far away physically. We live in an LA County suburb. Far enough away where it was peaceful, but close enough that I could get to the riot epicenter in short order. I frankly wondered:

"Could some online nut dox me?"

Why? Because, in between rounds of golf, I posted replies to leftist nonsense. Brian (Tater) Stelter told his five CNN viewers that most of LA wasn’t on fire. The new “mostly peaceful” fire comment. I replied.  

"My house wasn't set on fire, why are you complaining that an arsonist set your house on fire?

— Jim Thompson (@JimmySportToons) June 9, 2025

I also noted that an account called “LAScanner” was apparently calling for ICE agents to be doxed and harassed. The owner of that account was also asking his followers to inform on ICE agents and to tell him when and where ICE raids were taking place so more rioters could show up and harass. That account had a large following. It was an obvious attempt to harass and potentially harm federal officers. That didn’t sit well with others who have the technical ability to find that guy and “out” him. And he was outed. He’s in Texas, and now he’s deleted his account.

@jenvanlaar @SmoosieQ @asthegirlturns @ChefGruel @DaleStarkA10
Defcon: FAFO@LAScanner pic.twitter.com/70VMciQ2ve

— Jim Thompson (@JimmySportToons) June 9, 2025

Another ICE-hating jerk popped up. Although LAScanner was skating around the edges of calling for violence, this “new guy” hater was actively doing so. His X handle is @Learnedpolitic, and his name, it's being reported, is Benjamin “Benny” France. He is (as of 8 a.m. Pacific time) an active duty Naval Officer and a JAG (Judge Advocate). He’s since deleted his account, or it has been suspended, but he was calling for ICE agents to be “hunted down.”

Benny threatening ICE agents didn’t sit well with a lot of guys on X who are active duty or vets and have the ability to “find” people. They found Benny, and it appears he is about to “Find Out.”

Here is a string that sets up “Benny’s” likely exit from active duty.

🧵Meet Benjamin France, aka "Benny."

Benny made a comment threatening to "hunt down every J6 and ICE agent" three days ago on X.

Why should we care that Benny is threatening federal agents? Because Benny is an active duty Navy JAG Officer. 1/6 pic.twitter.com/0tqkv5hmf4

— Shoe (@samosaur) June 10, 2025

Benny called SecDef Hegseth a “drunk” and also said that he was incompetent to lead the Department of Defense. Besides taking time out of his work day to post threats against ICE agents, Benny France has called his boss a drunk and incompetent. There should be, and I am guessing will be, consequences for LtJG Benny France.  

Benny proudly shared his taking of the oath to join the US Navy JAG Corps last year on his LinkedIn account. 2/6 pic.twitter.com/s82oLMZKaW

— Shoe (@samosaur) June 10, 2025

What is the likely result? I think Benny will be called on the carpet and given a choice to resign his commission or be court-martialed. Nonetheless, his future as a CNN “expert” is likely secure.  

If anything, the LA ICE raids and the subsequent nuts coming out of the woodwork have exposed some of them to the light. Benny has the light shining on him this morning, and I suspect he's headed for the door. 

If there is an update, I’ll let you know. 

Editor's note: This article has been updated for clarity.

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