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Teen Terror Suspects Charged After Bomb Attempt at Protest

4/16/2026

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Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, were arraigned on federal terrorism charges after allegedly throwing homemade bombs outside Gracie Mansion during a March 7 protest, when the devices did not detonate.
Prosecutors requested three weeks to examine over a dozen electronic devices belonging to the suspects.
The suspects were inspired by Islamic State propaganda (ISIS) and aimed to cause casualties greater than the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013.

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Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, were arraigned on federal terrorism charges after allegedly throwing homemade bombs outside Gracie Mansion during a March 7 protest, when the devices did not detonate.
Prosecutors requested three weeks to examine over a dozen electronic devices belonging to the suspects.
The suspects were inspired by Islamic State propaganda (ISIS) and aimed to cause casualties greater than the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013.