Alleged leader of cultlike ‘Zizian’ group arrested in Maryland

<p>Jack LaSota, who publishes blog under the name of ‘Ziz’, appears to be leader of group of anarchist computer scientists</p><p>The apparent leader of a <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/15/zizian-group-killings">cultlike group known as the Zizians</a> has been arrested in Maryland along with another member of the group, Maryland state police have said.</p><p>Jack LaSota, 34, was arrested on Sunday along with Michelle Zajko, 33, of Media, Pennsylvania. They face multiple charges including trespassing, obstructing and hindering and possession of a handgun in the vehicle, police said on Monday.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/18/jack-lasota-alleged-cult-like-group-zizian-arrest-maryland">Continue reading...</a>