NewsThe GuardianMay 13, 2026United States
Missouri Man Charged for Providing Bomb-Making Instructions
Federal authorities have charged a Missouri man for allegedly publishing online tutorials on how to create explosives. These instructions were reportedly used by a perpetrator to carry out a deadly attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day 2025.
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This case highlights the role of online content in facilitating real-world violence and the federal government's efforts to prosecute those who provide instructions for illegal acts.
Key Facts
- Jordan Derrick of Sweet Springs, Missouri, faces federal charges for distributing explosive manufacturing information.
- The charges follow an investigation into a deadly attack in New Orleans on January 1, 2025.
- Derrick is accused of operating an unlicensed explosives manufacturing business and possessing unregistered destructive devices.