(DailyEmailNews.com) – In a shocking display of anti-government violence, a 27-year-old Alabama man has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for detonating an explosive device outside the state Attorney General’s office.
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The incident, which could have resulted in mass casualties, highlights the growing threat of domestic terrorism and the need for stronger security measures to protect public institutions.
Irondale, Alabama, Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert pleaded guilty to the malicious use of an explosive device after setting off a shrapnel-filled bomb near the Alabama Attorney General’s Office in Montgomery in mid-February.
The explosive, described as an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), was crafted using commercially available fireworks, a coffee can and enhanced with nails and ignitable liquids, demonstrating a clear intent to cause maximum harm.
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, known for his soft stance on leftist rioters, surprisingly took a firm position on this case.
“Kyle Calvert attacked the Alabama Attorney General’s Office with a shrapnel-filled explosive and then fled the scene, but this sentence ensures he will not escape accountability for his crime,” he stated.
“Acts of violence like this one against our public institutions endanger public servants and entire communities, and they must not be tolerated,” the AG continued.
While no injuries or damage to nearby buildings were reported, the potential for devastation was significant.
Meanwhile, an FBI agent revealed the true nature of the threat:
“The addition of metal screws, nails, and other hardware to this IED demonstrates weaponization characteristics due to the enhanced fragmentation effect that those materials would create. The addition of ignitable liquids to the IED demonstrates weaponization characteristics due to the enhanced ability for the IED to initiate a fire.”
“The action of placing and initiating the IED on the walkway beside a government building demonstrates that this device was used as a weapon against property and/or to cause injury/death,” the agent affirmed.
Moreover, Calvert placed stickers with political ideologies, including “Support your local Antifa,” on various downtown buildings prior to the explosion. However, he asserted no affiliation with the far-left group.
The swift action of law enforcement in apprehending Calvert just two weeks after the incident demonstrates the effectiveness of security apparatus when properly utilized.
FBI Director Christopher Wray emphasized the Bureau’s commitment to bringing such attackers to justice, stating, “This case demonstrates the FBI’s continued commitment to working with our partners to bring to justice anyone who attempts violence to injure or intimidate members of our community.”
As America faces increasing threats from both domestic and foreign actors, this case serves as a stark reminder of the need for vigilance and strong law enforcement.
It also raises questions about the adequacy of current security measures around government buildings and the potential for copycat attacks by other anti-government extremists.
An Alabama man pleaded guilty to detonating an explosive device outside of the Alabama Attorney General’s Office during the early morning of Feb. 24, 2024. Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, 26, detonated the device in Montgomery. No injuries were reported. https://t.co/Re4FCp6M73 pic.twitter.com/uxA1anGvQf
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