Category Archives: Arrested

Authorities: Suicide attack on U.S. Capitol foiled

By doris | Published: February 18, 2012

Full Story at CNN.com Washington (CNN) — A 29-year-old man from Morocco was arrested Friday and charged with attempting to bomb the U.S. Capitol building in a suicide attack, authorities said. Suspect Amine El Khalifi made an initial appearance in court and, if convicted, faces a maximum penalty of life in prison, according to the [...]

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Man arrested for alleged threats to harm House majority leader’s family

By doris | Published: November 3, 2011

Full Story at CNN.com (CNN) — A Tennessee man was arrested Wednesday and charged with making threats against the family of House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, according to federal documents. Glendon Swift allegedly twice called Cantor’s office in Glen Allen, Virginia, on October 27 and left voice mail threatening to rape the congressman’s daughter and [...]

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