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Tennessee Man Charged with Plotting to Bomb Energy Facility
A Tennessee man is arrested for plotting to bomb a Nashville energy facility, motivated by white supremacist ideology.
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United States
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Justice DepartmentFbiYmca
Skyler PhilippiMerrick Garland
- What charges is Philippi facing?
- The charges against Philippi include attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction and attempted destruction of an energy facility. He faces federal court on November 13th.
- Who is Skyler Philippi and what is he accused of?
- Skyler Philippi, a 24-year-old Tennessee man, was arrested for plotting to blow up a Nashville energy facility with a drone carrying explosives. The attack, if successful, could have left thousands without power.
- What was the motivation behind Philippi's alleged plot?
- Philippi's plan was driven by his white supremacist and accelerationist ideology, a belief that societal destruction is the only solution. The FBI disrupted his plot before he could carry it out.
- What were the stages of Philippi's plan, and what role did the FBI play?
- Before targeting the energy facility, Philippi allegedly discussed committing a mass shooting at a YMCA. His plan involved reconnaissance of the substation and obtaining explosives with the help of undercover FBI agents.
- What was the significance of this case, according to the Justice Department?
- The Justice Department emphasized that this case serves as a warning, highlighting their commitment to disrupting plots motivated by hate and attacking critical infrastructure.