Robert Lawrence Hunt, 40, of Bakersfield, man pleaded guilty on Monday, March 10, 2025, to manufacturing and possessing a destructive device, facing up to 25 years in prison. (AP File)
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A Bakersfield man pleaded guilty Monday to manufacturing a bomb and illegally possessing a destructive device, federal prosecutors said.
Robert Lawrence Hunt, 40, admitted to constructing an explosive device filled with metal screws between July 4 and 5, 2022, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
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Authorities discovered the device near a community pool in a residential neighborhood close to Hunt’s home.
Hunt, a convicted felon with prior robbery and burglary convictions, is prohibited from possessing or manufacturing firearms or explosives.
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He has been in custody since September 2024 and faces up to 15 years in prison for possessing a destructive device and 10 years for manufacturing it. His sentencing is set for July 14, 2025.
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