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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, August 23, 2019

Two Queens Women Plead Guilty in Connection with Plan to Build Explosive Devices Similar to Those Used in Prior Terrorist Attacks in the United States

Earlier today, at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, Asia Siddiqui and Noelle Velentzas, both citizens of the United States and residents of Queens, pleaded guilty to teaching and distributing information pertaining to the making and use of an explosive, destructive device, and weapon of mass destruction, intending that it be used to commit a federal crime of violence.  The guilty pleas were entered before United States District Court Judge Sterling Johnson Jr.  When sentenced, the defendants face up to 20 years in prison.

“Inspired by radical Islam, Velentzas and Siddiqui researched and taught each other how to construct bombs to be used on American soil against law enforcement and military targets,” said Assistant Attorney General John C. Demers. “They were thwarted by the excellent work of the agents, analysts and prosecutors who are responsible for this investigation and prosecution.  For this, we are grateful.”

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1,202 posted on 08/23/2019 5:38:05 PM PDT by ransomnote (IN GOD WE TRUST)
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To: ransomnote
Velentzas and Siddiqui researched and taught each other how to construct bombs to be used on American soil against law enforcement and military targets,

Does that mean we need more "gun control".

1,372 posted on 08/24/2019 9:37:00 AM PDT by ROCKLOBSTER ( "The Owl" eats RATs for breakfast!)
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