Summary

Skyler Philippi, 24, from Columbia, was arrested on Nov. 2 for allegedly plotting to blow up a Nashville energy substation, driven by white supremacist ideology, according to the DOJ.

FBI agents, posing as co-conspirators, intercepted Philippi’s plans, which included using a drone equipped with explosives. Philippi’s supposed goal was to ignite a “New Age” with a memorable act of violence.

He faces charges of attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and could receive a life sentence. His court hearing is scheduled for Nov. 13 in federal court.

  • SupraMario@lemmy.world
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    1 month ago

    Just for people who don’t know. Columbia is located around 50mins from Nashville and has a huge issue with racism and…meth.