Utah man charged with attempted hate crime after alleged threat to 'blow up' synagogue
A Utah man allegedly threatened to blow up a synagogue, and a search of his home uncovered six improvised explosive pipe bombs and rifles, officials say.
TL;DR
- Skyler AJ Rose, 22, of Ogden, Utah, faces federal charges, including attempting to commit a hate crime.
- Rose allegedly made social media threats to 'blow up' a synagogue.
- Authorities found six improvised explosive pipe bombs, rifles, and explosive precursors at Rose's home.
- Evidence of child sexual abuse material was also found on Rose's cellphone.
- The Department of Justice and FBI reiterated their commitment to protecting worshippers and prosecuting threats against places of worship.