The Latest: Man accused of NYC bomb plot appears in court
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The Latest on the arrest of a New Jersey man authorities say planned to detonate a bomb and fight on behalf of the Islamic State group (all times local):
4:30 p.m.
A New Jersey man who federal authorities say planned to construct and use a pressure cooker bomb in New York City and, if necessary, become a martyr for the Islamic State group, has made his first court appearance.
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Twenty-year-old Gregory Lepsky was ordered held without bail Friday and given a court-appointed lawyer. He didn't enter a plea. His lawyer didn't comment after the brief hearing.
Lepsky was charged Friday with attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization.
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1 p.m.
Authorities say a New Jersey man planned to construct and use a pressure cooker bomb in New York City and, if necessary, become a martyr in support of the Islamic State group.
Authorities on Friday charged 20-year-old Gregory Lepsky, of Point Pleasant, with attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization.
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Investigators say police arrested Lepsky in February after he threatened to kill his family dog. While searching the home, officers found the pressure cooker in his closet.
Authorities say a search of his computer and social media found evidence Lepsky planned to detonate a bomb and fight on behalf of the Islamic State group.
Lepsky faces an initial court appearance Friday afternoon and couldn't immediately be reached for comment on the charges.