An incident occurred in Newark, New Jersey where the police highlighted Keith Michael Lisa as the suspect involved in an attack on the office of Alina Habba, the acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey. The FBI released a warrant for his arrest and announced a reward of up to $25,000 for any information that could lead to his apprehension.
According to the FBI, Lisa entered the Peter W. Rodino Federal Building on November 12 2025 while carrying a bat. After being refused entry, he discarded the bat and re-entered the building, where he damaged government property, officials said.
A federal arrest warrant was issued on November 13 charging him with possession of a dangerous weapon in a federal facility and depredation of federal property.
Who Is Keith Michael Lisa?
Lisa, born April 11, 1974, in California, was described as white, about 6 ft 3 in tall with brown/gray hair, brown eyes, and weighing between 200–230 pounds.
He is reportedly linked to both New York City and Mahwah, New Jersey. No further public detail is available yet about his motive, affiliations or prior record beyond the federal charges.
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Attack on the U.S. Attorney’s Office
The attack targeted Habba’s office, part of her responsibility as acting U.S. Attorney overseeing both federal criminal prosecutions and civil matters in New Jersey.
The fact that there was a weapon a bat and property was damaged-precipitates the action as an act of deliberate aggression, rather than a chance intrusion. Following the initial denial of entry into the building, Lisa’s reentry demonstrates intent and premeditation.
Official Response & Stakes
Pam Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, condemned the assault as an attack on the law itself, underlining zero tolerance for violence against federal officers and institutions.
We got him.
This @TheJusticeDept under @AGPamBondi and our federal partners will not tolerate any acts of intimidation or violence toward law enforcement.
So grateful to @FBI @HSI_HQ and @USMarshalsHQ for their tireless work to capture him. Now justice will handle him. https://t.co/lKgo8RzjZw
— US Attorney Habba (@USAttyHabba) November 15, 2025
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FBI Director Kash Patel added that such “attacks on United States Attorneys undermine the rule of law, and every effort will be pursued to hold perpetrators accountable.
What are Implications & Bigger Picture
This incident brings into sharp focus a very disturbing trend and targeting of federal legal officials and their offices. The potential for such attacks to chill the independence of federal prosecutors and inject fear into the justice process cannot be ignored. The speed with which the reward and warrant were issued underlines how seriously the government treats this threat.
For Habba personally and institutionally, the event serves as a practical test of resilience she affirmed she will “not be intimidated … for doing my job.”
What Law Enforcement Authorities Say
The search for Lisa by law enforcement authorities continues, with the public being encouraged to assist through tips to the FBI hotline or website.
For journalists, legal watchers, and the public alike, the case will bear watching: how quickly arrest is effected, what motive emerges and whether similar threats may arise elsewhere. The incident remains a reminder of the vulnerabilities of legal institutions and the high stakes in protecting them.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes and reflects current data and legal proceedings may change facts or outcomes as the case develops.
