Plans for New Orleans attack thwarted after ex-marine arrested
The Guardian • 12/17/2025 • Last cited 12/17/2025
Summary
Micah James Legnon, a 28-year-old ex-US marine, was arrested while traveling to New Orleans with firearms and body armor, as federal authorities had been monitoring him due to his connections to an extremist anti-capitalist and anti-government group, according to court documents cited by the Associated Press. This arrest followed the apprehension of four group members in California who were allegedly rehearsing a separate plot to detonate bombs on New Year's Eve.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
28 days
20
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
The Guardian
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score63/100
Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 28 days - proven survivor
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