The FBIÂ announced
Tuesday it has arrested a group of self-described anarchists who were
allegedly behind a plot to blow up a bridge near Cleveland, Ohio.
Authorities say that the group had also discussed other possible
targets, including an upcoming NATO summit in Chicago and this summer’s
Republican National Convention in Florida, although those plans do not
appear to have been very far along.
In all, five men were arrested Monday in connection with the bridge
plot. Alleged ringleader Douglas L. Wright, 26, Brandon L. Baxter, 20,
and Anthony Hayne, 35, all three of whom described themselves as
anarchists to authorities, have been charged with conspiracy and
attempted use of explosive materials to damage physical property
affecting interstate commerce, according to the Associated Press.
The two other menâConnor C. Stevens, 20, and Joshua S. Stafford,
23âwere also arrested and face similar charges, although neither earned
the anarchist label in the criminal complaint the FBI filed Tuesday.
