Fuse purchase in PA ties NYC Gracie Mansion protest attack to ISIS-inspired plot
TL;DR
CBS News review of surveillance shows 18-year-old Emir Balat buying a 20-foot safety fuse at Phantom Fireworks in Penndel, PA, days before he and a co-defendant allegedly threw improvised explosive devices at protesters near Gracie Mansion; the FBI is investigating as a potential terrorism case, with Balat citing ISIS inspiration and both men facing multiple terrorism and explosive-material charges.
- Video appears to show Gracie Mansion bomb suspect purchasing fuse at Pennsylvania fireworks store CBS News
- Who Are the Men Accused of Bringing Homemade Bombs to Gracie Mansion? The New York Times
- Terror suspect bought fireworks fuse before allegedly hurling explosives at NYC protesters Fox News
- Explosive residue found in Bucks County storage unit connected to New York City terrorism case, FBI says 6abc Philadelphia
- Device found near Gracie Mansion deemed safe, NYPD says CNN
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