Father of California fertility clinic car bombing suspect speaks out
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The father of the 25-year-old man suspected of a car bombing attack outside a California fertility clinic said he feels "terrible" and is "heartbroken" over the incident. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Richard Bartkus told NBC affiliate KMIR of Palm Springs that he had always known his son, Guy Edward Bartkus, to have a "good heart" and believes he was "brainwashed.
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Main Idea: The father of suspected California fertility clinic bomber Guy Edward Bartkus says he is heartbroken and cannot believe his son carried out the attack.
Key Points:
- Richard Bartkus told NBC affiliate KMIR that his son had a “good heart” and may have been “brainwashed.”
- Authorities say Guy Edward Bartkus likely set off the blast outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs and was killed in the explosion.
- The FBI has called the bombing an act of terrorism, and investigators are looking into possible anti-natalist motives and online posts.
- The clinic said its lab, including eggs and embryos, was not damaged, though the blast hurt several people and damaged nearby businesses.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The bombing can scare patients, workers, and nearby businesses, and it may raise security costs for clinics and other public places.
Positive Impact
The FBI response and the clinic’s safety checks may reassure the public that fertility services and stored embryos were protected.
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