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To: ponygirl

from March, 2006

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,186946,00.html

A University of North Carolina graduate from Iran, accused of running down nine people on campus to avenge the treatment of Muslims, said at a hearing Monday that he was “thankful for the opportunity to spread the will of Allah.”

Mohammed Reza Taheri-azar was accused of driving a sport utility vehicle through The Pit, a popular campus gathering spot, injuring nine people Friday. None of the victims was seriously hurt.

Police Chief Derek Poarch said Taheri-azar told investigators he intentionally hit people to “avenge the deaths of Muslims around the world.”


11 posted on 08/03/2013 11:21:06 PM PDT by staytrue
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To: staytrue
Just to complete this information loop ...

A University of North Carolina graduate from Iran, accused of running down nine people on campus to avenge the treatment of Muslims, said at a hearing Monday that he was “thankful for the opportunity to spread the will of Allah.”

Outcome of this UNC "non-Terrorist" incident...

On August 26, 2008, Taheri-azar was sentenced on two counts of attempted murder to 26 years and 2 months to 33 years in prison by Orange County Superior Court.

26 posted on 08/04/2013 5:00:33 AM PDT by SES1066 (Government governs best when it governs least!)
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To: staytrue; jiggyboy

Thanks for the links, reminders.


34 posted on 08/04/2013 6:28:38 AM PDT by PGalt
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