
Maine teen accused of plotting to attack a Chicago area mosque
CNN
Federal prosecutors have accused a Maine teen of plotting to attack a Chicago area mosque and charged him with possession of a destructive device.
According to court documents unsealed on Friday, Xavier Pelkey, who was 18 years old when he was arrested on February 11, was charged by criminal complaint in Maine federal court for one count of possession of unregistered destructive devices.
CNN has reached out to an attorney for Pelkey for comment.

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