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Halifax Man Accused of Threatening to Bomb U.S. Consulate Not Ready to Pursue Bail
Ali Assakereh faces several charges after police say he parked a car with a propane tank and flammable liquids near the consulate.
- Ali Assakereh faces a terrorism-related charge following a bomb threat against the Consulate in Halifax. The 54-year-old was arrested after allegedly parking a car containing a propane tank and flammable liquids near the diplomatic site.
- Police evacuated the intersection of Barrington Street and Duke Street on August 10 after responding to the bomb threat. Assakereh's alleged placement of flammable materials in his vehicle prompted the shutdown of a downtown Halifax section.
- Assakereh's legal aid lawyer told the court today that he is working on a bail plan with the accused's family. The accused has agreed to remain in custody while preparations continue.
- Assakereh is scheduled to return to court on September 10 to enter a plea and select a trial format. He will remain in custody pending that appearance.
- Charges against the 54-year-old include an offense involving threats against internationally protected people, classified as terrorist activity. This legal designation underscores the gravity of the alleged threat to the diplomatic facility.
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Halifax man accused of threatening the U.S. Consulate not ready to pursue bail
HALIFAX - The lawyer for a man accused of threatening to bomb the U.S. Consulate in Halifax earlier this month says his client is not ready to seek bail.
·Toronto, Canada
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