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crime-and-safety2 years ago

"State Capitols Targeted with Bomb Threats for Consecutive Days"

Government buildings in Arkansas, Florida, Maine, and Mississippi were evacuated due to bomb threats, following a series of similar threats across over a dozen states the previous day. The threats, which have been deemed hoaxes by the FBI, have prompted increased security measures and investigations. These incidents occur amidst growing concerns over politically motivated violence and ahead of the third anniversary of the January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

news-crime-and-justice2 years ago

"Repeated Bomb Threats Prompt Evacuations and Calls for Stricter Hoax Penalties"

Government buildings in the South, including in Mississippi, Arkansas, and Florida, received bomb threats for the second day in a row, leading to evacuations and deployment of bomb squads. These incidents follow a pattern of increased threats against public servants, with recent "swatting" incidents targeting political figures like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Sen. Rick Scott. Federal officials are investigating the threats, which have been part of a surge in hostility towards government workers.