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Halifax man accused of threatening to bomb U.S. Consulate faces additional charges
Police say the Crown may seek a penalty of up to life in prison after the new terrorism-hoax allegations.
- On Friday, Halifax Regional Police laid two additional charges of hoax terrorist activity against Ali Assakereh, 54, who allegedly threatened the United States Consulate in August.
- Assakereh was arrested on August 10, 2026, after police discovered propane tanks and flammable liquids in a vehicle parked near Purdy's Wharf, prompting evacuations across downtown Halifax.
- Facing previous charges of mischief, uttering threats, and threatening an internationally protected person, Assakereh also faces a charge the Crown considers terrorist activity under Criminal Code provisions.
- The Crown is proceeding by indictment, which permits increased penalties up to life in prison for terrorism-related offences, though no pleas have been entered as the case remains adjourned.
- Assakereh is scheduled to return to court on November 2 to enter pleas; Crown prosecutor Conrod said the charges are "unique and somewhat unusual in themselves" regarding disclosure review.
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City NewsHalifax man accused of threatening to bomb U.S. Consulate faces additional charges
HALIFAX - Halifax Regional Police have laid two additional charges against the man accused of threatening to bomb the city’s U.S. Consulate in August.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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