Boston Children's Hospital faces bomb threat after right-wing harassment campaign
Authorities are investigating a bomb threat called in Tuesday night on Boston Children's Hospital, which has faced a harassment campaign from right-wing groups
Authorities are investigating a bomb threat called in Tuesday night on Boston Children's Hospital, which has faced a harassment campaign from right-wing groups for providing gender-affirming care to trans youths.
The hospital said it is working with law enforcement and outside experts after it received the anonymous bomb threat, and it moved quickly to protect patients and employees.
“We are relieved no bomb was found and that employees and patients are safe," it said. "We remain vigilant in our efforts to battle the spread of false information about the hospital and our caregivers. We are committed to ensuring the hospital is a safe and secure place for all who work here and come here. We will provide additional information as we are able.”
The Boston Police Department said it sent in a bomb squad to the children's medical center at about 8:14 p.m., but no suspicious items were recovered or located.
"It's still an active investigation," Detective John Boyle said by phone Wednesday morning.
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