In January, Rogers had told Copeland, "I want to blow up a democrat building bad," and Copeland responded in agreement, writing, "Plan attack." Rogers told investigators after his arrest the pipe bombs were for "entertainment." Prosecutors say Rogers then decided to change the target to the Democratic headquarters building in Sacramento. The two men allegedly made plans over the next two months, prosecutors say. prosecutors told the court.

Source: CNN July 16, 2021 14:36 UTC