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An alleged domestic terror plot aimed at “multiple targets” in Southern California was disrupted by federal and local law enforcement agencies, sources told The Times on Monday. lat.ms/2GRX7hm
A single suspect has been arrested on domestic terror charges, according to two law enforcement officials who spoke to The Times on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the case with the media. lat.ms/2GRX7hm
One official said the plot involved “multiple targets” but declined to elaborate.
A news conference to discuss the case has been scheduled for 1 p.m. in downtown Los Angeles. lat.ms/2GRX7hm
A news conference to discuss the case has been scheduled for 1 p.m. in downtown Los Angeles. lat.ms/2GRX7hm
A single suspect, described as a U.S. military veteran, was caught in an online sting operation and arrested by the FBI, according to officials who spoke to The Times.
It’s unclear how far the plot got, but sources said he had specific targets. lat.ms/2GRX7hm
It’s unclear how far the plot got, but sources said he had specific targets. lat.ms/2GRX7hm
Mark Stevens Domingo, of Reseda, was arrested Friday night after he took delivery of what he thought was a live bomb from an undercover law enforcement officer posing as bomb maker. He was charged with attempting to provide material support to terrorists. lat.ms/2GRX7hm
According a federal affidavit, "after considering various attacks – including targeting Jews, churches, and police officers – Domingo decided to detonate an IED at a rally scheduled to take place in Long Beach this past weekend." lat.ms/2GRX7hm
The suspect is a military veteran motivated by the New Zealand mosque attacks, atuhorities say. lat.ms/2GRX7hm
Watch live: Representatives from the U.S. attorney’s office for the Central District of California, the FBI, the LAPD, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the Long Beach Police Department are speaking at a press conference. lat.ms/2WcUP1N
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Read the affidavit on the alleged thwarted terror plot in Southern California: lat.ms/2V5rmtO
