A security breach by Hezbollah may have led to the premature detonation of Israeli-planted explosives in pagers, killing nine and injuring nearly 3,000. Israel reportedly feared Hezbollah had discovered the plan, forcing them to activate the devices earlier than anticipated.
Christopher Bingham, a San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy, stands accused of possessing firearms and explosives for the benefit of the Mongols motorcycle gang. A Superior Court judge will hear arguments on April 24th to determine whether the evidence against him is sufficient for a trial. Bingham’s lawyer challenged the validity of the search warrant and argued that his client is a sworn peace officer authorized to carry firearms.
