The case against a man accused of threatening to bomb the U.S. consulate in Halifax has been delayed until next month.
Ali Assakereh was scheduled to enter a plea and select a trial format today, but his new legal aid lawyer requested additional time to review the case.
The 54-year-old accused, who appeared via video in a Halifax courtroom, was arrested in August after he allegedly placed a propane tank and flammable liquids in his car and parked it near the consulate.
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The incident prompted police to evacuate a large section of downtown Halifax.
Assakereh is facing charges of mischief and uttering threats, as well as a charge under a section of the Criminal Code that prohibits threats against internationally protected people, including diplomats.
The Crown has said it considers the latter offence to be terrorist activity.
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Man charged after bomb threat made against U.S. Consulate in Halifax