Long Island Man Held for Manhattan Bomb Plot

Michael Gann, a 55-year-old Long Island man, has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly building and planting at least seven homemade bombs at locations across Manhattan, including residential rooftops and subway tracks on the Williamsburg Bridge. Authorities state that Gann bought chemicals online to manufacture the devices, with one device containing about 30 grams of explosive powder—600 times the legal limit for consumer fireworks. Surveillance footage and social media posts, including anti-immigration messages directed at President Trump, led to his early June arrest, where he was found with a device in his possession. Officials say Gann acted alone, and that no injuries occurred as all bombs were discovered and neutralized before detonation. He faces charges including attempted destruction of property by explosives, transportation of explosive materials, and unlawful possession of destructive devices, with a potential sentence of up to 40 years. Gann is being held without bail, and his attorney has declined to comment.