FBI hunts for clues after 2 men charged with lighting bombs at NYC protest

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]March 10, 2026 at 08:23 AM

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On Saturday, March 7, 2026, Emir Balat attempted to detonate an improvised explosive device at a counterprotest against a far-right influencer outside Gracie Mansion in New York City. Balat dropped a second device near police before being apprehended. Balat and another individual, Kayumi, were arrested and charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and using a weapon of mass destruction. Both are being held without bail. According to a criminal complaint, Balat stated he intended the attack to be "even bigger" than the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. Authorities have stated that there is no indication the attack is connected to the war in Iran.

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