Overview

• Bickford pleaded guilty to terrorism-related charges, including three counts of attempted murder.
• The attack was part of a premeditated jihadist plan, influenced by extremist teachings and propaganda.
• Mental illness and hallucinations were cited as factors in Bickford's actions, with his defense requesting leniency.
• Prosecutors argued for a harsher sentence to reflect the severity of the attack and deter future terrorism.
• Bickford's sentence includes a lifetime of supervised release after serving his prison term.