Two Men Arrested for Causing Explosion at Harvard Medical School, Described as a Prank
Two men, Logan Patterson and Dominick Cardoza, were arrested for causing an explosion at Harvard Medical School, described as a prank. They face federal charges.
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Overview
Logan Patterson, 18, and Dominick Cardoza, 20, were arrested and charged with conspiring to damage a federally funded building at Harvard Medical School.
The explosion occurred around 2:45 a.m. on a Saturday in a fourth-floor lab of the Goldenson Building, affecting the neurobiology department.
Authorities described the incident as a "prank" involving a large firework, with surveillance footage showing the men entering via scaffolding and fleeing the scene.
Despite the blast, there were no injuries reported, and officials confirmed no structural damage to the building or its labs and equipment.
The defendants, who were visiting Wentworth College for Halloween activities, appeared in federal court and could face up to five years in prison.
Analysis
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