Halifax Man Faces New Charge After Allegedly Threatening To Bomb US Consulate

Ali Assakereh, 54, of Halifax has been charged with threatening the life of an internationally protected person.

Halifax Man Faces New Charge After Allegedly Threatening To Bomb US Consulate

TL;DR

  • Ali Assakereh, 54, of Halifax faces a new charge of threatening an internationally protected person.
  • This charge stems from a bomb threat made against the United States Consulate in Halifax.
  • The initial charges against Assakereh were uttering threats and public mischief.
  • The bomb threat on August 9th caused the closure of a significant portion of downtown Halifax.