Pakistani Man Pleads Guilty to Plotting Attack on New York Jewish Center
Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, a 21-year-old Pakistani national, pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to charges of attempting to commit acts of terrorism transcending national boundaries. Khan admitted to plotting a mass shooting at a prominent Jewish religious center in Brooklyn, intending to use automatic weapons and knives to kill as many Jews as possible. The attack was planned to coincide with the anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks and was motivated by his support for the Islamic State group in retaliation for Israel's actions in Gaza. Arrested in Canada in September 2024 after posting online about his intentions, Khan communicated with undercover officers before being brought to the U.S. He expressed regret during the hearing, calling his plan 'morally reprehensible.' Sentencing is scheduled for August 12, where he faces up to life in prison.
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Pakistani Man Pleads Guilty to Plotting Attack on New York Jewish Center
Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, a 21-year-old Pakistani national, pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to charges of attempting to commit acts of terrorism transcending national boundaries. Khan admitted to plotting a mass shooting at a prominent Jewish religious center in Brooklyn, intending to use automatic weapons and knives to kill as many Jews as possible. The attack was planned to coincide with the anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks and was motivated by his support for the Islamic State group in retaliation for Israel's actions in Gaza. Arrested in Canada in September 2024 after posting online about his intentions, Khan communicated with undercover officers before being brought to the U.S. He expressed regret during the hearing, calling his plan 'morally reprehensible.' Sentencing is scheduled for August 12, where he faces up to life in prison.
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