Jordan Derrick Faces Federal Charges for Manufacturing Explosives and Distributing Explosive-Making Information
A criminal complaint has been filed against Jordan Derrick, 40, for various charges related to manufacturing explosive materials without a license, possessing unregistered destructive devices, and distributing information on making explosives. Derrick allegedly shared videos on social media demonstrating the creation of explosive materials and provided detailed instructions on how to make them. These videos were downloaded and used by an individual who attempted an attack in New Orleans. Additionally, an explosion at a residence in Odessa, Mo., was linked to online tutorials believed to be distributed by Derrick.
If convicted, Derrick could face up to 10 years in federal prison for engaging in the business of manufacturing explosive materials without a license, up to 10 years for unlawfully possessing an unregistered destructive device, and up to 20 years for distributing information on making explosives. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Trey Alford and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Brandon Chlarson, with assistance from Trial Attorney Michael Dittoe of the National Security Division, and investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The allegations in the complaint are accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The maximum statutory sentences are provided for informational purposes, and any actual sentence would be determined by the court based on advisory sentencing guidelines and other factors. The investigation into the Odessa explosion is ongoing.