Suspect accused of ransacking US attorney Habba’s office arrested

A suspect accused of ransacking the office of Alina Habba, the acting US Attorney in New Jersey, has been apprehended following an extensive manhunt. The arrest was announced by US Attorney General Pam Bondi on X (formerly Twitter), where she emphasized that threats or intimidation against US Attorneys and their offices would not be tolerated. The incident occurred on Wednesday when the suspect attempted to enter Habba’s office wielding a baseball bat. After being turned away, the individual returned without the weapon and proceeded to vandalize federal property in the office’s waiting area before fleeing. The FBI had issued a bulletin warning that the suspect was dangerous. Bondi did not disclose the suspect’s identity, but earlier in the week, the FBI had released a name and offered a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest. Habba, who previously served as Donald Trump’s personal attorney before being appointed as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor, also confirmed the arrest on X, expressing gratitude to the FBI and US Marshals. The suspect faces charges of possessing a dangerous weapon in a federal facility and damaging federal property. Investigators have yet to determine a motive for the attack. Habba’s tenure has been contentious, marked by legal challenges and clashes with Democrats. A federal judge ruled in August that her appointment was illegal without Senate confirmation, and her case is currently under appeal by a higher court.