Judge Orders Virginia Man Accused of Stockpiling 150 Homemade Bombs to Remain in Jail

Crime

1 year ago

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A Virginia man, **Brad Spafford**, is being held without bail on charges related to **stockpiling 150 homemade bombs** in what is being described as the largest case of its kind in FBI history.
The **U.S. District Judge** ruled that Spafford poses an "extreme danger" due to his actions and prior incidents involving explosives.
Spafford allegedly stored **dangerous explosive materials** in unsafe conditions, alongside household items in his garage.
Defense attorneys argued there was no evidence of a specific intent to cause harm, highlighting Spafford’s stable personal life and lack of prior criminal history.
Prosecutors cited his comments and actions as evidence of **potential threats**, stating that the scale of the operation warrants continued detention.

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