Bomb Threat At CNN Forces Evacuation

A bomb threat was phoned in Thursday night for the building that houses CNN in New York City, leading to the building being evacuated, the New York Police Department confirmed to CBS News.

Thursday, December 6th 2018, 11:18 pm

By: News 9

A bomb threat was phoned in Thursday night for the building that houses CNN in New York City, leading to the building being evacuated, the New York Police Department confirmed to CBS News. The Midtown North precinct tweeted that West 58th St. between 8th and 9th Avenues is closed due to a "police investigation."

CNN's Brian Stelter tweeted that CNN is airing taped programming due to the disruption.

In October, package bombs were sent to over a dozen targets, including CNN. None of the devices exploded, but FBI Director Chris Wray said they are not "hoax devices."

Cesar Sayoc, 56, a Florida supporter of President Trump, was arrested on Oct. 27. He was indicted on over 30 charges and he faces nearly 50 years in prison if convicted.

This is a breaking story and will be updated.

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