Two Charged in Plot to Blow Up California Democratic Headquarters

The then California Democratic Party Chairman John Burton speaks during the dedication of the John L. Burton California Democratic Party Headquarters in Sacramento, 2014.
Photographer: Rich Pedroncelli/AP

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By Associated Press

July 16, 2021 at 4:02 AM UTC

Updated on

July 17, 2021 at 12:11 AM UTC

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Sacramento, Calif. (AP) -- Ian Benjamin Rogers had five illegal pipe bombs and nearly 50 weapons at his home and shop in California’s wine country, a “ThreePercenters” bumper sticker on his vehicle, a “white privilege card” at his house, and text messages that led federal prosecutors to charge him with conspiring to firebomb the state Democratic Party headquarters in Sacramento.

His attorney admits his client is in serious trouble, but said Friday that the alleged plot was nothing more than drunken talk between two buddies inflamed by the defeat of former president Donald Trump.