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Bomb Threat Targets Sister of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett

Authorities are investigating an emailed threat claiming a pipe bomb was placed in Amanda Coney Williams's mailbox, though no device was found.

  • Amanda Coney Williams, the sister of Justice Amy Coney Barrett, received an emailed bomb threat referencing pro-Palestinian activism, but no bomb was found at her Charleston, South Carolina home.
  • The email claimed a pipe bomb was constructed using household materials and placed in Williams's mailbox, threatening detonation upon opening.
  • The threat was reported to police on Monday, who determined it to be a false alarm after investigating the area and closing nearby roads temporarily.
  • Authorities are actively investigating the source of the email, but no arrests have been made, and the Supreme Court has not commented on the incident.
  • The threat comes amidst a surge in threats against federal judges and follows heightened security measures for Justice Barrett and her family after her controversial rulings.
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