Alabama Man Sentenced for Explosive Incident

Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, a 27-year-old from Irondale, Alabama, has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for detonating a shrapnel-filled explosive device outside the Alabama Attorney General’s Office. Calvert pleaded guilty to the malicious use of an explosive, admitting he made the device using nails and screws before fleeing the scene after the explosion on February 24, 2024, which fortunately resulted in no injuries. Prior to the attack, he placed stickers with messages like 'Support your local Antifa' on nearby government buildings, although he claims no affiliation with the group. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland emphasized the importance of accountability for such acts of violence against public institutions, supported by statements from FBI and ATF directors. The sentence reflects a firm stance against threats to public safety and the justice system. This case was investigated by the FBI, ATF, and local law enforcement agencies.