Clerk Thwarts Ex-navy Seal's Bomb Plot Against Police Protest
WHO:
NY Post - Gregory Vandenberg, a former Navy SEAL, was involved in the plot.
Fox News - Federal agents were involved in the investigation and apprehension of Vandenberg.
WHAT:
NY Post - Vandenberg was found guilty on Monday of purchasing powerful explosives to attack law enforcement during the "No Kings" rally in California last year.
NY Post - Vandenberg was found guilty of plotting to bomb police during a protest.
Fox News - A store clerk's tip led to the discovery of Vandenberg's plan to hurl explosives at law enforcement.
WHERE:
NY Post - The plot was aimed at police during a protest referred to as the "No Kings" protest.
WHEN:
NY Post - Jurors deliberated for about three hours before returning the guilty verdict.
WHY:
Fox News - Vandenberg allegedly revealed his plan to the store clerk, indicating a motive to target law enforcement during the protests.
HOW:
Fox News - Vandenberg's method involved the use of explosives intended to be hurled at police officers.
(UPDATED July 28, 2026 06:47 UTC)
Vandenberg has been found guilty of purchasing powerful explosives intended to attack law enforcement during the "No Kings" rally in California last year. The verdict was delivered on Monday, highlighting the serious nature of the charges against him. This case has drawn significant attention due to the potential threat posed to public safety during the rally.
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(UPDATED July 28, 2026 04:00 UTC)
Gregory Vandenberg, a former Navy SEAL, has been found guilty of plotting to bomb police during a protest known as the "No Kings" protest, with jurors deliberating for about three hours before reaching their verdict. Federal agents were involved in the investigation that led to Vandenberg's apprehension, which began after a store clerk tipped them off about his plan to hurl explosives at law enforcement. The court revealed that Vandenberg had allegedly disclosed his intentions to the clerk, indicating a clear motive to target police during the protests.