After a bomb threat led to an evacuation of the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse on Wednesday afternoon, the office of U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz announced that the press briefing originally scheduled for 5 p.m. ET has been canceled. Around 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, the federal courthouse was given the all clear.
The cancelation was reported on by the Boston Globe via Twitter.
Officials cancel promised 5 p.m. briefing on the Boston Marathon citing ‘today’s events at Moakley Courthouse’ where bomb scare led to evac.
— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) April 17, 2013
Cancellation announced by US Attorney Carmen Ortiz office. Ortiz’ office is in US District Court which was evacuated due to bomb scare.
— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) April 17, 2013