Utah man indicted for threatening to blow up synagogue
A 22-year-old Utah man has pleaded not guilty to federal charges, including attempting to commit a hate crime, after authorities discovered explosive devices and evidence of threats against a synagogue. The defendant remains in custody pending trial.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding domestic extremism and the use of federal law to prosecute hate-motivated threats.
A Utah man accused of possessing explosive devices, searching online for nearby synagogues, and making online threats to kill Jews pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges including attempting to commit a hate crime.A federal grand jury indicted Skyler AJ Rose, 22, on Wednesday, the US Department of Justice said in a release. Rose allegedly made threats on social media, including “I wanna blow up a synagogue,” leading the FBI to join the Ogden City Police Department in a search of his home, where they allegedly discovered six pipe bombs, two rifles, and ammunition.A review of a cellphone seized from the home allegedly showed that Rose had searched online for a nearby synagogue,…
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