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Today's Poll!5 indicted in alleged plot to bomb Ohio bridge
Thursday, May 3, 2012
CLEVELAND (AP) — Five men suspected of plotting to bomb an Ohio bridge were indicted Thursday on three counts each, including a new charge of attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction to destroy property in interstate commerce.
The indictment was announced by U.S. Attorney Steven Dettelbach, who said the men also were charged with conspiracy and attempted use of an explosive device to destroy property in interstate commerce.
The men could face life in prison if convicted of trying to bomb the soaring bridge over the Cuyahoga Valley National Park at Brecksville, south of Cleveland. The bridge also crosses a scenic railway line and a canal tow path popular with joggers and bikers.
The five men, all described as anarchists, were arrested Monday night when they allegedly tried to detonate what turned out to be a dud bomb provided by an FBI undercover informant.
Those charged, all jailed since Monday, are Douglas L. Wright, 26, of Indianapolis; Brandon L. Baxter, 20, of nearby Lakewood; Connor C. Stevens, 20, of suburban Berea; and Joshua S. Stafford, 23, and Anthony Hayne, 35, both of Cleveland.
“This indictment in this case alleges that the defendants took specific and defined actions to further a terrorist plot,” Dettelbach said.
Stephen D. Anthony, head of the FBI in northern Ohio, said the work by a joint team of law enforcement officers reflected a commitment “to be vigilant in its efforts to detect and disrupt any terrorism threat, domestic or international.”
The alleged plotters, described by the government as anarchists, allegedly acted out of anger against corporate America and the government.
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wow 1 year ago
Geez these are Americans...they were simply exercising their right to succeed from the nation....no different than those Grey Boyz of old or Time McVeigh and the other crazies who feel they can just do what they want...because even though the law, common sense and anyone thinking stratight knows they're wrong. These nutcases thought and still think America is their very own to do with as they please....well I hope the legal system shows them just how wrong they are. Throw the switch!
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