An Erie County man faces up to 10 years in prison after threatening to blow up a Georgia power plant in April.
Joseph Leone, 23, of Holland, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with maliciously conveying a false threat to use an explosive device on a building, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, according to U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo.
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