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Arizona man accused of plotting attack on religious site with 'cookbook'
Arizona man faces terrorism charges after allegedly plotting attack on Jewish or Muslim house of worship using 'Anarchist Cookbook' linked to Oklahoma City bomber.
In brief
Arizona man faces terrorism charges after allegedly plotting attack on Jewish or Muslim house of worship using 'Anarchist Cookbook' linked to Oklahoma City bomber. Matthew Bjornholt, 27, is accused of plotting a mass casualty attack on a religious site using bomb-making manual tied to Oklahoma City bomber Timothy…
Arizona man accused of plot
Matthew Bjornholt, 27, faces felony count of making a terrorist threat for alleged attack on religious site.
“The Anarchist Cookbook”
Plot details
Bjornholt allegedly outlined plans to detonate bombs before accomplice gunned down survivors.
Bomb manual connection
Prosecutors say Bjornholt kept copy of 'The Anarchist Cookbook' linked to Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh.
“The Anarchist Cookbook”
Evidence and bond
Prosecutors sought $500,000 cash bond, judge set bond at $100,000 after finding probable cause.
Defense claims
Defense says charges based on hearsay from homeless alcoholic who was kicked out two days before search warrant.
FBI search results
FBI found no terrorism evidence after searching Bjornholt's devices and home.
Next steps
Bjornholt returns to court on Oct. 22 for status conference and Oct. 26 for preliminary hearing.
What it means
Matthew Bjornholt, 27, is accused of plotting a mass casualty attack on a religious site using bomb-making manual tied to Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh.
