Suspect arrested after alleged plot to attack Texas Capitol: officials
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The main new detail is that Benny Caldera Jr., the 40-year-old arrested over an alleged plot against the Texas Capitol, was released on $75,000 bond. Officials say the Texas Department of Public Safety received credible information on Tuesday about a planned violent attack for Thursday and arrested Caldera early Wednesday at his home in Converse.
Caldera faces a felony charge of making a terroristic threat against a public servant. DPS, the FBI and local law enforcement investigated the threat, but officials have not disclosed details of the alleged plan or identified other suspects. The Capitol stayed open, with DPS increasing its presence; the investigation is ongoing.
- Caldera was released on $75,000 bond after his arrest.
- He faces a felony terroristic-threat charge.
- Officials have not detailed the alleged plot.
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The Texas Capitol is the state legislature building in Austin where lawmakers make laws affecting millions of Texans. As the seat of state government, it is heavily protected and holds significant public importance.
The Texas Department of Public Safety received credible information about a planned violent attack on the Capitol. Authorities arrested a 40-year-old man named Benny Caldera Jr. in connection with the alleged plot.
Caldera has been charged with making a terroristic threat. An investigation involving the Department of Public Safety, FBI and local law enforcement is ongoing, but officials have not disclosed details of the alleged plan or confirmed whether other people were involved. The Capitol has remained open to the public with increased security measures.
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