North Fort Myers man pleads guilty to charges in Fort Myers bomb case

NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. - A North Fort Myers man pleaded guilty to several serious charges on Wednesday, according to the United States Attorney's office.

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Jesse Korff faced charges including possession of firearms and ammunition by a convicted felon, possession of unregistered silencers and a destructive device, and attempted malicious use of an explosive. He could be sentenced to a maximum of 45 years in federal prison.

Last May, Fort Myers Police responded to a 911 hang-up call at a residence and discovered a hostage situation. Officers detained Korff after a scuffle with a woman, during which a firearm and silencer were found.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad removed a pipe bomb from Korff's pocket using a robot. Testing confirmed attempts to detonate the device. Additional weapons and bomb-making materials were found in Korff's vehicle and residence.

Korff, a convicted felon, is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition. His past convictions include transfer and possession of a toxin for use as a weapon and conspiracy to harm individuals abroad.

The investigation involved Fort Myers Police, LCSO, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Assistant United States Attorney Mark Morgan is prosecuting the case.

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