faisal shahzad

Life Sentence for Times Square Bomb Plotter

Staff / Truthdig Oct 5, 2010 The fate of Faisal Shahzad, who attempted to set off a bomb in Times Square on May 1, was decided in a Manhattan court Tuesday The 31-year-old Pakistani-American, who pleaded guilty to 10 charges in June, was sentenced to life in prison (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Holder: Money Trail Led to New Arrests in Times Square Bomb Case

Staff / Truthdig May 14, 2010 According to Attorney General Eric Holder, the three men detained Thursday in conjunction with the failed May 1 bombing attempt in Times Square are suspected of supplying funds to Faisal Shahzad to help him carry out his plan. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

U.S.: Pakistan Taliban Behind NYC Plot

Staff / Truthdig May 9, 2010 The bumbling alleged Times Square bomber had backing from the Taliban in Pakistan, Attorney General Eric Holder said Sunday, claiming the U.S. has evidence that the Taliban helped facilitate, and likely financed, the attempt. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Glenn Beck Gets It Right

Robert Scheer / Truthdig May 5, 2010 What if Faisal Shahzad, the alleged Times Square car bomber, had turned out to be an illegal immigrant from Mexico? Imagine the fuel it would have provided to those who are using national security as an excuse for cracking down on hardworking immigrants in Arizona. What if Faisal Shahzad, the alleged Times Square car bomber, had turned out to be an illegal immigrant from Mexico? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

On the Fizzled Times Square Bombing Attempt

Staff / Truthdig May 5, 2010 A smoking Nissan Pathfinder packed with explosive items set New York law enforcement officials on the trail of the alleged Times Square bomber on Saturday, and by Tuesday a self-described lone plotter by the name of Faisal Shahzad had emerged as the sole suspect. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )