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Coast Guard Officer Accused Of Planning A Mass Attack Pleads Guilty In Federal Court

Firearms and ammunition found at Christopher Hasson's residence. Maryland U.S. District Attorney's Office via AP hide caption

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Maryland U.S. District Attorney's Office via AP

Law

Coast Guard Officer Accused Of Planning A Mass Attack Pleads Guilty In Federal Court

October 3, 2019 • Lt. Christopher Hasson, a self-described white nationalist, was found to be in possession of 15 firearms, more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition, and several bottles of an opioid painkiller.

Judge Is Open To Releasing Man Prosecutors Have Called 'Domestic Terrorist'

Prosecutors say these are some of the drugs found in Christopher Hasson's Silver Spring, Md., apartment. He was arrested on weapons and drug charges and is accused of plotting to kill prominent Americans. U.S. Attorney's Office/Getty Images hide caption

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Judge Is Open To Releasing Man Prosecutors Have Called 'Domestic Terrorist'

April 25, 2019 • The judge notes the only charges against Coast Guard Lt. Christopher Hasson involve drug and weapons violations and says he should be released pending trial with "a whole lot of supervision."

Coast Guard Officer Pleads Not Guilty To Gun, Drug Charges In Alleged Terrorism Plot

U.S. Attorney Robert Hur (center) discusses the charges against Christopher Hasson with Art Walker (left) of the Coast Guard investigative service, and FBI special agent Gordon Johnson last month. Michael Kunzelman/AP hide caption

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Coast Guard Officer Pleads Not Guilty To Gun, Drug Charges In Alleged Terrorism Plot

March 11, 2019 • The charges against Christopher Hasson focus on his stockpiling of weapons and possession of drugs. Authorities say he holds extremist views and he planned violence.