A man from Staten Island, Carlisle “Pop” Rivera, who is a self-employed pipe fitter and previously convicted of murder, has been accused of being hired by Iran to attempt to assassinate Donald Trump and Iranian activist Masih Alinejad......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
Rivera, 49, was taken into custody on Thursday, facing charges of conspiracy to kill both the former president and Alinejad.
Rivera’s wife, Margarita Vega, did not respond to inquiries at their Staten Island home.
Neighbors revealed to DailyMail.com that Rivera, his wife, and their son had moved out three months prior and expressed surprise over his alleged role in the plot.
According to reports, Rivera, who has two children, was allegedly recruited by Farjad Shakeri, 51, and involved his friend Jonathon Loadholt, 36, who was also arrested and charged.
The two were reportedly promised $100,000 to monitor Alinejad and eventually carry out her assassination.
They were expected to target Trump as well, but the plan was reportedly postponed.