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Suspected Bombs Mailed to Prominent Democrats and CNN, Time Warner Center Evacuated

posted by takyon on Wednesday October 24 2018, @04:25PM   Printer-friendly
from the hate-machine dept.

takyon writes:

Three Explosive Devices Sent to Clintons, Obama and CNN Offices

Explosive devices were sent to former President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, as well as to CNN's offices in New York, sparking an intense investigation on Wednesday into whether a bomber is going after targets that have often been the subject of right-wing ire.

A law enforcement official said the three devices were similar to one found Monday at the home of George Soros, the billionaire philanthropist and liberal donor.

[...] The device sent to CNN was contained in a manila envelope addressed to John Brennan, who was the C.I.A. director in the Obama administration and is a harsh critic of Mr. Trump. The president revoked Mr. Brennan's security clearance in what was seen as an act of retribution. The return address bore the name of Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a Florida congresswoman who formerly headed the Democratic National Committee.

In a statement, the White House condemned "the attempted violent attacks."

Update 1: The explosive devices have been described as pipe bombs. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says that a device was also sent to his office.

Update 2:

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's spokesman has identified the device sent to his office, originally believed to be suspicious, as a thumb drive containing files on the far right group Proud Boys. It does not appear to be related to the explosive devices.

[...] Another suspicious package has been intercepted at a Congressional mail screening facility in Capitol Heights, Maryland, according to CNN. [...] ABC News reported the package was addressed to Rep. Maxine Waters, a California Democrat.

Live updates at The Guardian.

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  • (Score: 2) by c0lo on Wednesday October 24 2018, @04:40PM (2 children)

    by c0lo (156) Subscriber Badge on Wednesday October 24 2018, @04:40PM (#753081) Journal

    Related: Soros too - earlier - hand delivered [nytimes.com]

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    Unrelated: Mock German fighter plane crashes on California freeway [theguardian.com]

    The North American AT-6 was painted with second-world-war-era German air force markings, said Chris Rushing, president of Condor Squadron. The plane belonged to the group, which performs mock dogfights for air shows and flies in formation over parades, memorial services and events commemorating veterans, Rushing said.

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  • (Score: 1, Informative) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday October 24 2018, @05:07PM

    by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday October 24 2018, @05:07PM (#753109)

    Debbie Wasserman Schultz was the return address on these, the one originally sent to Eric Holder had an incorrect address and was returned to her office. [miamiherald.com]

  • (Score: 1) by aniejone on Sunday November 04 2018, @01:38PM

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