Glendon Crawford, Radiological Dispersal Device Plot, New York 2016

Glendon Crawford, a Ku Klux Klan member, was convicted of attempting to possess and use a radiological dispersal device to kill Muslim Americans and others. Crawford, 57, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his plot to build a lethal radiation device.

According to the indictment, Crawford was arrested in 2011 for his role in a plot to build a radiological dispersal device, also known as a dirty bomb. The device was intended to cause widespread harm and death.

Crawford, who was a Ku Klux Klan member, was arrested in 2011 in connection with the plot. He was charged with attempting to possess and use a radiological dispersal device, as well as other related charges.

The investigation into Crawford's activities was led by the FBI's Albany Field Office, with assistance from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York.

Crawford's accomplice, Eric Feight, was also charged in connection with the plot. Feight, 54, pleaded guilty to providing material support to terrorism and was sentenced to over 8 years in prison.

Crawford's sentencing is a significant victory for law enforcement and the community. The case highlights the importance of vigilance and cooperation in preventing and investigating terrorist attacks.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndny/pr/us-attorney-richard-hartunian-step-down