Tag: Tarek Mehanna
How Tarek Mehanna Went to Prison for a Thought Crime
December 31, 2014
By Amna Akbar
As the government embraces a “counter-radicalization” approach to counterterrorism, prosecutors are turning radical beliefs into criminal acts.
Since 9/11, the Department...
FBI offers $50,000 reward for Mass. man facing terrorism charges; suspect...
BOSTON — A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a Massachusetts man who is wanted on terrorism charges,...
Mass. man convicted in plot to help al-Qaida sentenced to 17...
BOSTON — A Massachusetts man convicted of conspiring to help al-Qaida was sentenced Thursday to 17½ years in prison after giving an impassioned speech...
Witness in Mass. man’s trial says group discussed mall attack, shooting...
BOSTON — A former friend of a Massachusetts man accused of conspiring to help al-Qaida testified Monday that they traveled overseas with a third...