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Suspect in Boston police cruiser blast is held on $750K bail
Original Publication Date: January 23, 2017 2:43AM
Publication Updated: April 26, 2025 9:10PM
BOSTON – A man charged with bombing a Boston police cruiser has been held on $750,000 bail, but his attorney says his client is the victim of a witch hunt who’s been framed by unreliable witnesses.
Not-guilty pleas were entered on behalf of 42-year-old Asim Kieta at his arraignment Monday on charges including possession of an explosive device and assault with intent to murder.
The improvised bomb that included a propane tank exploded Friday morning outside a police substation in South Boston. Two officers received minor injuries.
Kieta’s attorney questioned whether a bomb was involved, saying some trash caught fire.
Police have not disclosed a motive but say Kieta was spotted on surveillance video. He was arrested Saturday at his job as a cook.
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