US soldier who posted about killing Black people given top security pass

Investigation into Killian Ryan uncovers violent and racist remarks on social media and ties to white supremacist groups

A former paratrooper who enlisted in the army to become more proficient at killing Black people was given top security clearance despite ties to white supremacist organizations and Nazi ideology.

Killian Ryan was arrested on 26 August and charged with making a false statement on his army application for the secret security clearance, and then discharged on the same day for multiple drink-driving violations.