GI Hater: Antonio Martinez
Antonio Benjamin Martinez attempted to detonate an explosive device at a military career center on December 8, 2010, after Section 4712 of the Hate Crimes Prevention Act made it a hate crime to target victims “on account of their military service.” Martinez was never charged with a hate crime under 18 U.S.C. § 1389.
News Coverage
“Man Arrested in Bomb Plot in Maryland” New York Times (Dec 8, 2010)
“Maryland Man Charged in Plot to Attack Armed Forces Recruiting Center” FBI.gov (Dec. 8, 2010)
Criminal Charges
1114(3) Protection of officers and employees of the United States; attempted
2332a Use of weapons of mass destruction
