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FILE -A Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 file police booking photo released by the Horry County Police Department in Conway, S.C., shows Benjamin McDowell. McDowell faces up to 10 years in prison for illegally buying a gun authorities say he planned to use in a hate crime attack similar to the South Carolina church shootings. McDowell, 30, pleaded guilty Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, to being a felon in possession of a weapon, according to reports by multiple news outlets. He also could be fined $250,000 when he's sentenced at a later date. (Horry County Sheriff's Office via AP, File)

Man who bought gun for planned church attack pleads guilty

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This police booking photo released Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 by the Horry County Police Department in Conway, S.C., shows Benjamin McDowell. McDowell is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to a sworn FBI statement, agents began investigating McDowell after he threatened a synagogue on Facebook and told an undercover agent he wanted to commit an attack in the &quot;spirit of Dylann Roof.&quot; (Horry County Sheriff's Office via AP)

Man who discussed attack like Dylann Roof’s to stay in jail

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Mom: Son who sought gun for Dylann Roof attack was religious

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This police booking photo released Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 by the Horry County Police Department in Conway, S.C., shows Benjamin McDowell. McDowell is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to a sworn FBI statement, agents began investigating McDowell after he threatened a synagogue on Facebook and told an undercover agent he wanted to commit an attack in the &quot;spirit of Dylann Roof.&quot; (Horry County Sheriff's Office via AP)

FBI: White supremacist talked of Dylann Roof-type attack

By JEFFREY COLLINS - Associated Press