Authorities arrested and charged a suspect in Florida in connection with the mail bombs sent to prominent personalities.
The suspect identified as Cesar Sayoc, 56-year-old and a supporter of President Donald Trump, has a lengthy criminal record dating back to the early 1990s. His criminal offenses included threatening to blow-up a Florida utility company, stealing copper pipes from a Florida Home Depot, threatening to discharge destructive device, and stealing copper pipes at a Florida Home Depot.
During a press conference on Friday, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Sayoc is facing five criminal charges including:
- Interstate transportation of an explosive,
- Illegal mailing of explosives,
- Threats against former Presidents and certain other persons,
- Threatening interstate communications, and
- Assaulting federal offices
If convicted, Sayoc could get a prison sentence of up to 48 years. The charges against him may change or expand as the investigation continues, according to Sessions.
Trump administration will not allow political violence in America
“This is a law-and-order administration. We will not tolerate such lawlessness especially not political violence,” said Sessions.
