Man admits he tried to bomb abortion clinic

A man accused of trying to bomb a clinic where abortions are performed pleaded guilty in Austin to attempted use of a destructive device.

Paul Ross Evans, 27, remained in federal custody awaiting sentencing and faces up to 40 years in prison with the plea agreement. He was indicted on multiple charges and could have been sentenced to life in prison if convicted.

Evans was arrested in April after a bomb was found in the parking lot of the Austin Women’s Health Center. A bomb squad disposed of the device containing 2 pounds of nails. The bomb didn’t explode because the triggering wire did not touch the explosive material.