"Irondale Man Indicted for Detonating Explosive Device Outside Alabama Attorney General's Office"
A 26-year-old Alabama man, Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, has been charged with detonating an explosive device outside the state attorney general's office. The device, which included nails and shrapnel, was set off in late February and no injuries were reported. Calvert faces federal charges for malicious use of an explosive and possession of an unregistered destructive device, with a potential prison sentence of up to 20 years. The motive for the incident has not been disclosed, but court documents revealed a monthslong investigation involving surveillance and social media analysis. Public officials at both state and federal levels are facing increasing threats, with a rise in reported abuse and threats against legislators.
