The attack was thwarted in a joint operation between Interpol, the US FBI, the Spanish Civil Guard.
This spike in anti-Jewish hate crimes since October 7 comes on the heels of a year where 63% of religiously motivated hate crimes in the US were fueled by antisemitism, Wray said.
A federal complaint charges Mercurio with attempting to provide material support or resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization.
As tensions between the United States and Iran reach a boiling point, the specter and menace of sleeper terrorist cells hangs over the promise of safety and stability.
The report largely focused on threats from China and Russia, as well as noting the risks of broader conflict related to Israel's campaign against Hamas in Gaza since the October 7 attacks.
He is charged with communicating a threat in interstate commerce and faces a maximum of five years in prison.
The updated list is one of the numerous actions Washington has taken in recent years to highlight and restrict Chinese companies that it says may strengthen Beijing's military.
"I do want the American people to know that we cannot afford to sleep on this danger," FBI Director Christopher Wray said.
Under a plea agreement the prosecution filed at the hearing, the prosecution and the defense agreed to recommend a prison sentence of 8-14 months and a fine between $4,000 and $40,000.
"If you can kill their children we can kill yours,” Reardon, of Millis, Massachusetts, allegedly said.
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