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FBI Clears Three Men and One Woman in New Orleans Bombing Investigation Involving Improvised Explosive Devices

Jan 1, 2025, 10:34 PM

Federal investigators have cleared four individuals seen in surveillance footage from the French Quarter of New Orleans, initially suspected of placing improvised explosive devices (IEDs) during a recent attack. The FBI stated that these individuals, comprising three men and one woman, are not linked to the incident. This determination follows a review of video evidence that led authorities to initially believe the suspects may not have acted alone. Law enforcement officials have characterized the situation as a misunderstanding, confirming that the individuals in question did not plant the devices. The investigation into the origins of the explosives continues.