The New York Stock Exchange is seen on Nov. 21, 2024 in New York City. FBI agents arrested a Florida man in connection with allegedly plotting to bomb the building.Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty

Would-be bomber who wanted to 'reboot' U.S. government arrested by FBI

Florida man charged with attempt to use explosive device to damage or destroy a building used in interstate commerce after targeting New York Stock Exchange

by · National Post

A Florida man was arrested Wednesday and charged with a plot to “reboot” the U.S. government by planting a bomb at the New York Stock Exchange this week and detonating it with a remote-controlled device, according to the FBI.

Harun Abdul-Malik Yener, 30, of Coral Springs, Fla., was charged with attempt to use an explosive device to damage or destroy a building used in interstate commerce.