FBI resists calling Nashville bombing a terror attack
Nashville, Tenn.; and Washington The FBI investigation into whether the Nashville bombing was a terrorist act has sparked criticism about a possible racial double standard and drawn questions from downtown business owners whose insurance coverage could be affected by the bureau’s assessment. More than a week after the Dec. 25 explosion, the FBI has resisted labeling it an act of terrorism, an indication that evidence gathered so far does not conclusively establish that the bomber was motivated by political ideology – a key factor in any formal declaration of terrorism. The bureau is still...