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CNN was allegedly discussed as a potential target by a U.S. Army solider who was arrested this weekend after making known his plans for terror attacks, according to court documents released Monday and subsequent press reports.
According to documents filed in Kansas federal court, Jarrett William Smith, 24, was charged with distribution of information related to weapons of mass destruction after being heard to offer others how to make bombs and making remarks about bombing a unnanmed news network’s headquarters. The solider had been stationed at Kanas’ Fort Riley
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A CNN spokesperson could not be reached for immediate comment on the matter.
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