Simmons had a "significant criminal history, including convictions for a crime of violence and firearms offenses

"The frequent Fox News guest was often credited as a "terrorism analyst" and former CIA operative, who would routinely issue outlandishly false claims on national security matters, including the assertion there are "19 paramilitary Muslim training facilities" in the country. In the indictment unsealed on Thursday, federal agents said they also believe Simmons had a "significant criminal history, including convictions for a crime of violence and firearms offenses, and is believed to have had an ongoing association with firearms notwithstanding those felony convictions." Other charges include wire fraud and making false statements to the government."