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Suspect in Ransacking of U.S. Attorney Alina Habba’s Newark Office Is in Custody

Investigators say the motive remains unknown, with security footage under review.

Overview

  • Attorney General Pam Bondi said Saturday a man linked to damage at Alina Habba’s Newark office was apprehended following a brief search.
  • The FBI had earlier identified the suspect as Keith Michael Lisa, issued a federal arrest warrant, and offered a reward of up to $25,000 for information.
  • According to officials and law-enforcement sources, the man first appeared with a baseball bat and was refused entry, then returned without it, reached the office floor, and damaged property before fleeing.
  • Habba was not harmed and posted that she would not be intimidated, as senior Justice Department officials publicly denounced threats against federal personnel.
  • Federal partners including the FBI, U.S. Marshals Service, and Homeland Security Investigations participated in the investigation, and authorities have not determined whether Habba was specifically targeted.