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Sniper suspect a member of Nation of Islam
ABC News Chicago ^ | 10/28/02

Posted on 10/28/2002 2:49:25 PM PST by 1bigdictator

Sniper suspect a member of Nation of Islam October 27, 2002 (CHICAGO) — Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan acknowledged on Saturday that suspected sniper John Allen Muhammad is a member of the religious group.

But Farrakhan said the man charged in a series of shootings that left 10 people dead and three wounded would be ousted from the Chicago-based group if he is convicted of the crimes.

"He has not formally been kicked out of the Nation of Islam, but certainly if he's found guilty of something like this he would not be considered at all a member of the Nation of Islam," Farrakhan said.

Farrakhan said he "grieves for the senseless loss of life" caused by the sniper shootings in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.

Farrakhan held a news conference in response to speculation that emerged after a man who lived a block from Muhammad in Tacoma, Wash., told reporters that Muhammad provided security at the "Million Man March" in Washington, an event that was organized by Farrakhan. He said Muhammad joined the Nation of Islam in 1997 but that he had not been in contact with the group since 1999, when he was involved in a domestic dispute with his wife, also a member of the group.

"Those who knew him never said ugly things about his conduct or his behavior," Farrakhan said.

Farrakhan said Muhammad, 41, did not provide security at the march.

"He might well have been there," Farrakhan said of Muhammad, who changed his name from John Allen Williams after converting to Islam. But he had no official role as a security person for Farrakhan.

(Copyright 2002 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

Last Updated: Oct 28, 2002


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Government; Israel; News/Current Events; US: District of Columbia; United Kingdom
KEYWORDS: johnallenmuhammad; nationofislam; sniper

1 posted on 10/28/2002 2:49:25 PM PST by 1bigdictator
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if he's found guilty of something like this he would not be considered at all a member of the Nation of Islam," Farrakhan said.

Why not, their ranks are full of convicted felons and murderers currently doing time in prison.

2 posted on 10/28/2002 2:56:11 PM PST by Argus
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To: 1bigdictator; mhking
Ping
3 posted on 10/28/2002 2:57:50 PM PST by 1bigdictator
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To: 1bigdictator
BUMP
4 posted on 10/28/2002 2:57:53 PM PST by TLBSHOW
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To: 1bigdictator
I had no idea. That ABC news is sure on top of it's game.; ^ )>
5 posted on 10/28/2002 2:59:41 PM PST by Vigilantcitizen
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To: 1bigdictator
Well I am sure there will be a veritable media firestorm over this revelation into the possible motives of the sniper. </ sarcasm>
6 posted on 10/28/2002 3:00:16 PM PST by Plutarch
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To: 1bigdictator
Little bit behind the curve, aren't they? Next thing you know, they'll report that the Chechen "rebels" in Moscow were actually Islamic radicals. Imagine that.
7 posted on 10/28/2002 3:20:09 PM PST by valkyrieanne
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8 posted on 10/28/2002 3:34:24 PM PST by mhking
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If Farakrazykhan expelled every criminal, every felon and every mentally ill whacko who wants to kill innocent whites and blacks, he could hold his next Nation of Islam meeting in a phone booth.
9 posted on 10/28/2002 3:56:09 PM PST by Grampa Dave
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10 posted on 10/28/2002 4:08:11 PM PST by ffrancone
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So Louis F. will take in any loser that shows up?
11 posted on 10/28/2002 7:59:39 PM PST by Ciexyz
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Farrakhan said he "grieves for the senseless loss of life" caused by the sniper shootings
in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.


Too bad we can't hear Calypso Louie respond to this follow-up question:
"Mr. Farrakhan, are you refering to just the people of color killed, or do you
include the dead blue-eyed devils in your grieving?"
12 posted on 10/28/2002 8:06:49 PM PST by VOA
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"Those who knew him never said ugly things about his conduct or his behavior," Farrakhan said.

Reminds me of some trial testimony at Ft. Smith, Arkansas for a desparado
caputured in Indian Territory.
A "character witness" said something along the line that the accussed may be a
cattle rustler and a horse thief, but "in our neck of the woods, that doesn't necessarily
make you a bad person."
13 posted on 10/28/2002 8:09:10 PM PST by VOA
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...he had not been in contact with the group since 1999, when he was involved in a domestic
dispute with his wife, also a member of the group.


Looks like Mr. Muhammad must have taken an assignment with the Nation of Islam IMF
(Impossible Mission Force), LOL!
14 posted on 10/28/2002 8:11:13 PM PST by VOA
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To: Ciexyz
They go to the prisons to recruit felons and their family members.

Look at the areas in the inner cities where they recruit members.

I don't think that there is much selection at first. Afterwards, who knows what goes on.
15 posted on 10/28/2002 10:47:13 PM PST by Grampa Dave
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