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.
Biden tours flood damage in Ga.; more rain possible for Southeast as region recoversSeptember 25th, 2009 Biden tours Ga. flood damage as more rain loomsMARIETTA, Ga.
Official: US government plane taking Colorado terror suspect to New York City to face chargesSeptember 25th, 2009 Colorado terror suspect being flown to New YorkDENVER — A senior U.S. official has confirmed that a government plane is carrying Colorado terror suspect Najibullah Zazi to New York City, where he is charged with conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction.
Jury in Atlanta convicts man of aiding terror groups; videos of US landmarks were sent abroadAugust 12th, 2009 Georgia man convicted of aiding terror groupsATLANTA — A 23-year-old Georgia man was convicted Wednesday of aiding terrorist groups by sending videotapes of U.S. landmarks overseas and plotting to support "violent jihad" after a federal jury rejected his arguments that it was empty talk.
Jury convicts Georgia man of aiding terrorist groups; he sent videos of US landmarks abroadAugust 12th, 2009 Georgia man convicted of aiding terrorist groupsATLANTA — A 23-year-old Georgia man has been convicted of aiding terrorist groups by sending videotapes of U.S. landmarks overseas.
NC terror suspect stays in custody; 6 other alleged group members also being held until trialAugust 10th, 2009 7th NC terror suspect to remain in custodyRALEIGH, N.C. —A seventh suspect from North Carolina who is accused of plotting terrorism overseas is being held until trial after a judge said he was a flight risk and a danger to the community.
Key witness: Georgia terror suspect discussed idea of attacking oil tanks, refineriesAugust 6th, 2009 Key witness: Terror suspect discussed attacksATLANTA — The suspected cohort of a 23-year-old man Georgia man charged with helping overseas terror groups says the two discussed attacks on American oil tanks and refineries. Syed Haris Ahmed said Wednesday at a federal trial in Atlanta that he and Ehsanul Islam Sadequee (EH'-suh-nool sah-DEE'-kee) discussed the potential of an attack to disrupt the economy.
Ga. terror suspect on trial makes own opening statement, calls jihad chatter 'empty talk'August 4th, 2009 Ga. terror suspect calls jihad remark 'empty talk'ATLANTA — A 23-year-old man charged with aiding overseas terror groups says at his trial that his online chatter about joining a jihad was "empty talk."
Ehsanul Islam Sadequee (EH'-suh-nool sah-DEE'-kee) made a sometimes rambling, 14-minute opening statement Tuesday at his federal trial in Atlanta. He decided this week to represent himself.
Ga. terror suspect to defend himself in trial over whether he plotted to support terroristsAugust 3rd, 2009 Ga. terror suspect to defend self against adviceATLANTA — A 23-year-old Georgia man charged with trying to help overseas terrorists wage "violent jihad" on the U.S. has decided to represent himself.
Judge says no evidence that 'bowtie' pattern used by Brawny was copied from Bounty productAugust 3rd, 2009 Judge won't order Brawny to stop using patternCOLUMBUS, Ohio — A federal judge has refused a request from the maker of Bounty paper towels to order rival Brawny to stop using a so-called "bowtie" embossing pattern. Cincinnati-based consumer products company Procter & Gamble Co.
Federal judge delays detention hearing for North Carolina terror suspectsJuly 29th, 2009 Judge delays detention hearing in NC terror caseRALEIGH, N.C. — A federal judge has delayed the detention hearing for seven North Carolina men accused of plotting violent jihad.
Judge upholds $4 million verdict in "Flip This House" lawsuit in SC by creator against A&EJune 18th, 2009 Judge upholds $4M verdict in "Flip" lawsuit in SCCHARLESTON, S.C. — A federal judge in South Carolina has upheld a $4 million verdict for the creator and one-time host of cable television's "Flip This House".
Verdict for former Ga. tech student accused in terror conspiracy set to be announced WednesdayJune 9th, 2009 Verdict for terror suspect set for WednesdayATLANTA — A federal judge will soon decide the fate of a former Georgia Tech student charged with plotting to aid a terrorist group. Syed Haris Ahmed could face up to 15 years in prison on charges that he was part of a conspiracy to provide material support to terrorism in the U.S.
University of Georgia professor is a suspect in off-campus shooting at theaterApril 25th, 2009 Univ. of Georgia professor a suspect in shootingATHENS, Ga. — Police are looking for a University of Georgia professor who is a suspect in a shooting off campus.
Federal judge in NYC concludes piracy suspect is adult, can be tried in open courtApril 21st, 2009 Fed judge in NYC: Piracy suspect is adultNEW YORK — A federal judge in New York has determined that the sole survivor of a pirate attack on an American cargo ship off the Somali coast is an adult. On Tuesday, prosecutors and defense attorneys argued in a New York courtroom over whether Abdiwali Abdiqadir Muse is a juvenile or an adult.