FBI thwarts man’s alleged plan to attack Nashville power grid with explosive-laden drone
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A Tennessee man, with alleged white supremacist views, is accused of attempting to use a drone loaded with explosives to attack the Nashville power grid.
"As charged, Skyler Philippi believed he was moments away from launching an attack on a Nashville energy facility to further his violent white supremacist ideology – but the FBI had already compromised his plot," Attorney General Merrick B. Garland said. "This case serves as yet another warning to those seeking to sow violence and chaos in the name of hatred by attacking our country’s critical infrastructure: the Justice Department will find you, we will disrupt your plot, and we will hold you accountable." Greg Wehner is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital.
The DOJ said Philippi told a confidential human source (CHS) in June, that he wanted to commit a mass shooting at a YMCA in the Columbia, Tennessee area. Story tips and ideas can be sent to Greg.Wehner@Fox.com and on Twitter @GregWehner.