Massachusetts Man, 27, Is Charged in Terrorist Plot

By Gideon Swift | Published: October 22, 2009

A living with his parents in the suburbs of Boston was arrested on Wednesday on federal terrorism charges. The authorities said he had conspired to attack civilians at a , American soldiers abroad and two members of the executive branch of the federal government.

The man, Tarek Mehanna, 27, was charged with conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists. The conspiracy occurred from 2001 to 2008, the acting United States attorney, Michael K. Loucks, said at a in Boston.

Mr. Loucks said Mr. Mehanna, an , was unsuccessful in acquiring weapons to carry out the attack, and was also rejected by terrorist groups abroad.

Source/Full Story: NYTimes.com
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