Authorities Arrest Suspect in Connection to Mail Bombs Sent to Public Figures

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Additionally, Sessions said, “Let this be a lesson to anyone. Regardless of their political beliefs, we will bring the full force of the law against anyone who attempt to use threats, intimidation, and outright violence to further an objective. We will find you. We will prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law.

On the other hand, FBI Director Christopher Wray said their investigation is ongoing, enormous, and nationwide in scope. He emphasized that the mail bombs sent to public figures across the country are “not hoax devices.”

He said the FBI found a latent fingerprint on one of the envelopes containing an explosive device sent to Rep. Maxine Waters. The agency confirmed that the fingerprint belonged to Sayoc. The agency also found the suspect’s DNA on at least one of the packages containing explosive devices.

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Meanwhile, Trump praised the law enforcement during his remarks at the White House this afternoon. He condemned suspect’s “terrorizing acts” as “despicable” and “have no place in our country.”