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Halifax man accused of threatening to bomb U.S. Consulate not ready to pursue bail
Halifax man accused of threatening to bomb U.S. Consulate not ready to pursue bail
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Halifax man accused of threatening to bomb U.S. consulate not ready to pursue bail
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Halifax man accused of threatening to bomb U.S. consulate not ready to pursue bail
A 54-year-old man facing charges related to a bomb threat made against the U.S. Consulate in Halifax was back before a judge on Friday. Ali Assakareh's case is now being pursued by a federal prosecutor - who says the severity of the charges could come with a lengthy penalty. Mitchell Bailey has the latest.
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