Court papers say a college student inspired by the Islamic State terror group has been arrested on charges he was planning an attack in New York City.
Munther Omar Saleh was named in a criminal complaint unsealed on Tuesday in federal court in Brooklyn. The papers identify Saleh as a 20-year-student enrolled at an unidentified college in Queens.
The complaint says an investigation revealed that Saleh is a “fervent supporter” of the Islamic State. It says he searched the Internet for information about pressure-cooker bombs and city landmarks and tourist attractions.
The court papers say agents were tailing Saleh’s car on June 7 when they arrested him and an unnamed co-conspirator.
Prosecutors wouldn’t comment on Tuesday about whether Saleh has appeared in court. The name of his attorney wasn’t available.
(AP)
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Is it a crime to “search the Internet for information about pressure-cooker bombs and city landmarks and tourist attractions.”?
So if I shop for a gun on the internet, and also look up the addresss o some governement office (both for legitimate, legal reasons), I could be arrested for plotting to assasinate government officials?
And I thought it was bad enough that they tracked my shopping to send me pop-up ads!!
If looking up landmarks online becomes a crime, the tourism industry is going to be in big trouble. How am I supposed to plan my next Chol Hamoed or summer trip?
his name is
” yemach shmoi veh ‘zecroi
#1: The answer to both of your questions is no. On the other hand, if there is other evidence to indicate a real terrorist plot, as there was in this case, you can be sure you will be arrested.