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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alex Woodward

Suspect arrested for bomb threat against Boston Children’s Hospital amid waves of anti-trans harassment

REUTERS

Federal law enforcement has arrested a suspect following a “hoax” bomb threat against Boston Children’s Hospital, which has faced a wave of harassing messages and threats of violence after far-right influencers and anti-trans activists promoted false claims about its gender-affirming care programme.

Catherine Leavy was arrested on 15 September. She faces one count of making a false bomb threat and remains in custody pending a detention hearing at noon on Friday.

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