The Florida man, who authorities say sent pipe bombs to prominent critics of President Donald Trump, is expected to plead guilty in Manhattan federal court on Thursday. (Elizabeth Williams/AP)BREAKING: Cesar Sayoc pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday, five months after he was arrested and accused of sending explosive devices to more than a dozen politicians and other figures who have criticized President Trump. Cesar Sayoc, the Florida man accused of mailing explosive devices to more than a dozen politicians and media figures who have been critical of President Trump, is expected to plead guilty Thursday, according to federal court records. Cesar Sayoc, the Florida man who authorities say sent pipe bombs to prominent critics of President Donald Trump, is expected to plead guilty in Manhattan federal court on Thursday. While none of the devices detonated, Wray said they were “not hoax devices.” Authorities said all 16 were similar, describing them as “improvised explosive devices” containing pipe filled with explosive material, wiring and a small clock.

Source: Washington Post March 21, 2019 13:14 UTC