Man accused of stockpiling bombs, using Biden photo for target practice, pleads guilty
July 18, 2025
A Virginia man has pleaded guilty in a federal case that accused him of stockpiling the largest number of finished explosives in FBI history. He was also accused of using then-President Joe Biden’s photo for target practice. Brad Spafford pleaded guilty in federal court in Norfolk to possession of an unregistered short barrel rifle and possession of an unregistered destructive device. Each count carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. Federal authorities said they seized about 150 pipe bombs and other homemade devices at Spafford’s home in Isle of Wight County. His sentencing is scheduled for December. He remains in jail.