Posts Tagged ‘worldwide terrorism threats & domestic extremist threats & trends’
Two ISIS Supporters Charged with Attempting to Detonate Explosive Devices During Protests Outside Gracie Mansion
Today, the Department of Justice announced charges against Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi alleging that they attempted to detonate two explosive devices in the vicinity of Gracie Mansion, and that they were acting in support of ISIS, a designated foreign terrorist organization. “This was an alleged ISIS-inspired act of terrorism that could have killed American…
Read MoreMan arrested over alleged ‘mass casualty event’ terrorist plot
A man allegedly motivated by racist ideology planned a “mass casualty” terror attack targeting public buildings and Muslim places of worship, authorities say. Jayson Joseph Michaels, from the town of Bindoon north of Perth, appeared in Perth Magistrates Court on Friday, facing five charges, including acting in preparation for a terrorist act. The Western Australia…
Read MoreWeapons‑making couple jailed for stockpiling firearms, explosives and extremist material
A couple who stockpiled lethal weapons, manufactured ammunition and discussed preparing for a so‑called “race war” have been jailed today at Kingston Crown Court, alongside two associates who purchased firearms from them. Thomas McKenna, 60, and Tina Smith, 55, were convicted after trial of multiple firearms and explosives offences, including converting blank‑firing pistols into viable…
Read MoreChristchurch shooter seeks to overturn guilty plea
A white supremacist who killed 51 people at two New Zealand mosques has appeared in court to try and withdraw his guilty plea. Australian Brenton Tarrant is serving a life sentence with no parole after admitting to murdering the 51 people and attempting to murder another 40 in the March 2019 attack on worshippers during…
Read MoreAnarchists claim responsibility for rail sabotage during Italy Olympics
An anarchist group claimed responsibility on Monday for sabotaging rail infrastructure in northern Italy on Saturday and disrupting train traffic on the first full day of the Winter Olympic Games. Police reported three separate episodes at different locations early on Saturday which caused delays of up to 2-1/2 hours for high-speed and regional services, particularly…
Read MoreOklahoma Election Day terror plotter deemed mentally incompetent, court rules
Nasir Tawhedi, 28, an Afghan national who plotted an ISIS-inspired terrorist attack from Oklahoma City, has been found mentally incompetent to face his punishment. Tawhedi appeared in Oklahoma City federal court Feb. 4 with an interpreter for a competency review. During the 10-minute hearing, his defense attorney told the court Tawhedi agreed with the findings…
Read MoreLong Beach man pleads guilty to backing ISIS, homemade bomb charges
A Long Beach man accused of financially supporting ISIS and constructing a homemade bomb inside his home has pleaded guilty to federal terrorism-related charges, prosecutors announced Tuesday. Mark Lorenzo Villanueva, 29, admitted to attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and to being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to…
Read MoreTeen indicted in alleged ISIS-inspired attack plot at North Carolina grocery and fast-food restaurant
An 18-year-old has been indicted after authorities say he planned an ISIS-inspired attack at a fast food restaurant and grocery store in North Carolina, according to the FBI and the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. The formal indictment comes after Christian Sturdivant, of Mint Hill, was arrested and charged on Dec.…
Read MoreTeen admits he wanted to join ISIS, tried to kill N.J. cop to ‘promote terrorism’
A 17-year-old has admitted in court that he planned to join ISIS and tried to kill a police officer as a way to “promote terrorism.” Fasihullah Safar, of Alexandria, Virginia, pleaded guilty on Thursday to first-degree attempted murder, second-degree aggravated assault, third-degree aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and third-degree theft of a motor…
Read MoreQueensland PhD candidate accused of plotting to firebomb Australia Day event wanted AI-driven society, court hears
A Queensland PhD candidate has been accused of planning to throw a molotov cocktail at an Australia Day crowd, as part of an alleged terrorist plot to overthrow the government and replace it with a “cybernetics” alternative, a court has heard. Sepehr Saryazdi, 24, allegedly planned an attack for Monday’s celebrations to promote a new…
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