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Man arrested over alleged plot to attack Texas state capitol
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- A 40-year-old man, Benny Caldera Jr, was arrested early Wednesday in Texas on suspicion of planning a violent attack on the state capitol in Austin, scheduled for Thursday.
- Authorities acted after receiving credible information and a tip from a friend, who reported Caldera's statement about shooting up the Capitol and expressing violent sentiments against AIPAC.
- Caldera was charged with a felony terroristic threat against a public servant and released on a $75,000 bond; the arrest involved Texas DPS and FBI cooperation.
- State lawmakers were notified, and increased security measures were implemented at the Capitol, which remained open during the investigation.
- Governor Greg Abbott condemned the threat, emphasizing that Texas will not tolerate violence against its Capitol.
