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Man accused of bringing guillotine near Capitol posted plans before arrest
United States🏛️ PoliticsCenter7 hr. ago

Man accused of bringing guillotine near Capitol posted plans before arrest

A man named Philan-Tam-Duy Le has been accused of attempting to bring a guillotine near the U.S. Capitol. According to reports, he shared videos on Instagram on August 12 depicting him with a guillotine and wearing an executioner's hood. These posts were made prior to his arrest. The incident raises concerns about potential threats against the Capitol, which is a significant symbol of American democracy and governance. Authorities are likely investigating the nature of his intentions and whether there was any connection to broader security issues around the Capitol.

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Man accused of bringing guillotine near Capitol posted plans before arrest

A man named Philan-Tam-Duy Le has been accused of attempting to bring a guillotine near the U.S. Capitol. According to reports, he shared videos on Instagram on August 12 depicting him with a guillotine and wearing an executioner's hood. These posts were made prior to his arrest. The incident raises concerns about potential threats against the Capitol, which is a significant symbol of American democracy and governance. Authorities are likely investigating the nature of his intentions and whether there was any connection to broader security issues around the Capitol.

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