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Bail bid for man suspected of making bomb threat against U.S. Consulate delayed again
Police say the suspect parked a vehicle near the consulate with a propane tank and flammable liquids inside.
- On Friday, the bail hearing for Halifax resident Ali Assakereh was adjourned for a third time; he is accused of making a bomb threat against the U.S. Consulate in Halifax.
- Police arrested Assakereh on Monday morning after discovering his vehicle parked near the consulate containing a propane tank and flammable liquids. He was charged Tuesday with uttering threats and public mischief.
- During the brief court hearing, the 54-year-old suspect from Iran remained in a cell at the Halifax provincial courthouse. He is currently facing minor charges and has been held in custody since Monday.
- Legal aid lawyer Lonny Queripel requested the adjournment because the ongoing police investigation complicates his bail application. It remains unclear if prosecutors will lay additional charges against Assakereh.
- Provincial court Judge Del Atwood granted the adjournment request until August 19, 2026, when the court will revisit the bail bid. Queripel said it remains unclear if more charges will be laid.
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