Terror suspect's father indicted in Denver on charge of lying to investigatorsOctober 9th, 2009 Zazi's father indicted on charge of lying to FBIDENVER — The father of an Afghan immigrant accused of plotting a terror attack in New York City is due in court on a charge of lying to investigators. The U.S. Attorney's office in Denver announced Thursday that a grand jury had returned an indictment against Mohammed Zazi, 53, for allegedly making a false statement in a matter involving terrorism.
Terror suspect's father pleads not guilty to lying to federal investigatorsOctober 9th, 2009 Zazi's father pleads not guilty to lying to FBIDENVER — The father of an Afghan immigrant accused of plotting a terror attack in New York City pleaded not guilty Friday to a charge of lying to investigators. Wearing a black pinstriped suit, Mohammed Zazi, 53, listened to court proceedings through a Pashto interpreter from Staten Island, N.Y.
AP sources: FBI eyes terror suspect's travel talk for clues to bomb materialOctober 8th, 2009 AP sources: FBI eyes terror suspect's travel talkWASHINGTON — An Afghan immigrant accused of plotting a terror attack in New York City contacted accomplices there while making a cross-country drive from Denver, raising concerns among investigators that he was sending instructions to purchase more bomb-making chemicals, officials familiar with the case said. Terrorism investigators are trying to determine whether suspect Najibullah Zazi sent instructions to associates as he drove from Denver to New York last month, according to law enforcement officials.
Terror plot suspect transferred from Denver, in custody at NYC detention centerSeptember 25th, 2009 Bomb plot suspect transferred from Denver to NYCNEW YORK — A Denver airport shuttle driver accused of plotting a bomb attack in New York City on Sept. 11 is in custody in New York.
Judge orders Colorado terror suspect sent to New York to face charges in alleged bomb plotSeptember 25th, 2009 Colo. man to be sent to New York on terror chargeDENVER — A federal judge has ordered a Colorado man to be transferred to New York City to face charges he was planning a massive terror attack possibly involving hydrogen peroxide bombs on commuter trains. U.S. Magistrate Judge Craig Shaffer ordered Najibullah Zazi (nah-jee-BOO'-lah ZAH'-zee) held without bail pending his transfer to New York, where a federal grand jury indicted him on charges of conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction.
NYC imam in terror probe freed on $1.5M bail as feds file bomb plot charges against ZaziSeptember 24th, 2009 NYC imam in terror probe free on $1.5 million bailNEW YORK — A New York City imam who is charged with lying to investigators in a terrorism investigation has been ordered freed on $1.5 million bail. Bail was set at the Brooklyn hearing for Ahmad Afzali (AKH'-mahd ahf-ZAH'-lee) at a hearing Thursday.
Colorado terror suspect's attorney facing marijuana charge, says drug wasn't hisSeptember 21st, 2009 CO terror suspect's lawyer faces marijuana chargeDENVER — The attorney for a Colorado man suspected of being involved in an alleged terror plot faces a marijuana possession charge in northern Colorado, but he says the drugs in question weren't his. Court records show Arthur Folsom, 37, was cited in June in Larimer County with possession of less than 1 ounce of marijuana, a petty offense that typically carries a fine of no more than $100 if convicted but no jail time.
NYC imam ordered held without bail on charge of lying to US terrorism investigatorsSeptember 21st, 2009 NYC imam held without bail in terrorism probeNEW YORK — A New York City imam accused of lying to officials investigating a terrorism plot has been ordered held without bail. Ahmad Afzali (AKH'-mahd ahf-ZAH'-lee) smiled and waved at relatives as deputy marshals led him out of federal court Monday in Brooklyn.
Wash. man indicted for alleged threat against family of Colo. abortion clinic employeeAugust 27th, 2009 Wash. man accused of abortion clinic threatDENVER — A Washington man has been indicted for allegedly threatening the family of an employee at one of the few clinics in the country that performs late-term abortions. Seventy-year-old Donald Hertz of Spokane, Wash., faces a charge of making an interstate threat and a charge of violating a 1994 law that protects access to reproductive health services.
41 indicted in $2 million-a-month Denver methamphetamine ringAugust 24th, 2009 41 indicted in $2 million-a-month Denver meth ringDENVER — Colorado authorities say they've broken up a drug ring responsible for importing and distributing more than $2 million worth of methamphetamine in the Denver area each month. State Attorney General John Suthers said Monday 41 people have been indicted.
Former NY Congressman John Sweeney indicted on felony drunken driving chargeAugust 14th, 2009 Former NY congressman indicted on felony DWIBALLSTON SPA, N.Y. — A former New York congressman has been indicted on a felony charge of drunken driving.
2 indicted for allegedly trying to bribe a US Army contractor with $1 millionJuly 31st, 2009 2 indicted in $1 million Army bribery schemeWASHINGTON — A federal grand jury has indicted two men for allegedly trying to bribe a U.S. Army contracting official with $1 million to win a road construction project in Afghanistan.
Authorities indict 53 people for alleged schemes to cheat Medicare out of $50 millionJune 24th, 2009 53 indicted in alleged $50M Medicare fraud schemeWASHINGTON — Authorities have indicted 53 people for schemes to cheat Medicare out of $50 million. Suspects were arrested in Detroit, Miami, and Denver as part of a wide-ranging effort by the government to crack down on those allegedly defrauding the government-funded health care program for the elderly and disabled.
Texas death row inmate, 2 relatives indicted on charges of sneaking cell phones into prisonMay 2nd, 2009 Texas death row inmate indicted in cell phone caseAUSTIN, Texas — A Texas death row inmate and two relatives have been indicted for allegedly smuggling cell phones into a prison which led to a statewide lockdown. Special Prosecutions Chief Gina DeBottis tells the Austin American-Statesman that 30-year-old Richard Lee Tabler, his mother Lorraine Tabler and his 36-year-old sister Kristina Martinez were indicted Friday on charges of possessing contraband in a state prison.
'Die Hard' director who changed plea in Hollywood wiretaps case indicted on 3 countsApril 17th, 2009 'Die Hard' director indicted in wiretaps caseLOS ANGELES — A federal grand jury on Friday indicted a Hollywood director who had withdrawn a guilty plea to a charge accusing him of lying to federal agents investigating a celebrity wiretapping case. John McTiernan, who directed "Die Hard" and "Predator," was indicted on two counts of making false statements to the FBI about private investigator Anthony Pellicano and one count of perjury for allegedly lying to a federal judge while trying to withdraw his guilty plea.