Al-Qaeda Operative Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Plot that Targeted U.S. and Europe PDF Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 25 November 2015 08:23

RALEIGH, (SGRToday.com) - Abid Naseer has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for his role in a plot that prosecutors say targeted the New York City subway system and a shopping mall in England.

Naseer is 29 years old. The attack had been coordinated with senior al-Qaeda leaders in Pakistan, according to a U.S. Justice Department news release.

Naseer was convicted in March 2015 after a three-week jury trial of providing material support to al-Qaeda, conspiring to provide material support to al-Qaeda and conspiring to use a destructive device in relation to a crime of violence.

“Abid Naseer was part of an al Qaeda conspiracy that targeted Western countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, for terrorist attack,” said Assistant Attorney General Carlin in the release.  “His conviction and sentence reflect our dedication to identifying and holding accountable those who seek to target the United States and its allies.  I want to thank the many agents, analysts and prosecutors who are responsible for this successful result.”

Read the full statement at justice.gov.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 November 2015 08:24
 
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