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Judge Sentences Harvard Fireworks Conspiracy Defendants to Probation

By Drooid · Oct 2, 2026, 3:25 AM UTC · How we work

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Judge Angel Kelley sentenced Logan David Patterson and Dominick Frank Cardoza to probation for the Harvard fireworks blast.
The men pleaded guilty to conspiracy after the Nov. 1, 2025 explosion damaged the Goldenson Building’s fourth floor without injuries.
Kelley denied home confinement and ordered 300 hours community service plus a $28,517.70 fine split between them.
Both must write apology letters to Harvard and have no prior criminal records.

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Judge Angel Kelley sentenced Logan David Patterson and Dominick Frank Cardoza to probation for the Harvard fireworks blast.
The men pleaded guilty to conspiracy after the Nov. 1, 2025 explosion damaged the Goldenson Building’s fourth floor without injuries.
Kelley denied home confinement and ordered 300 hours community service plus a $28,517.70 fine split between them.
Both must write apology letters to Harvard and have no prior criminal records.