US man pleads guilty to church attack plot

US authorities say a Virginia man planned to rob a silver and coin dealer and use the money to finance a race war.

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Published 6 February 2016 2:38pm

Updated 6 February 2016 2:46pm

Source: AAP

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A US man charged with plotting to shoot up or bomb synagogues and black churches has pleaded guilty to conspiracy and firearms charges.

Robert C. Doyle, 34, entered the pleas on Friday in federal court in Richmond, NBC12 reports.

Prosecutors say Doyle and a conspirator are white supremacists who bought guns and explosives from undercover agents. Authorities say they planned to rob a Richmond-area silver and coin dealer and use the money to finance a race war.

Sentencing is set for May 2.

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