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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

American Charged In Afghan Terrorist Attack

Man also accused of providing al-Qaida with info about NYC transit system

NEW YORK - An American has been charged with taking part in a rocket attack against a U.S. base in Afghanistan.

Court papers unsealed Wednesday in New York federal court also accuse Bryant Neal Vinas, a U.S. citizen who once lived in the New York City area, of receiving training from al-Qaida and providing the terrorist organization with information about the New York City transit system.

Vinas was believed to be cooperating in a terrorism case in Europe. His identity was kept secret since he was indicated late last year, and federal prosecutors refused to discuss the case on Wednesday, though it has now been made public, NBC News reported.

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1 comment:

Larry Aucoin said...

If this so called American is tried and convicted for treason against the U.S. He should be executed by U.S. military personel and by firing squad. It should also be opened to the public and the press for viewing.