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January 30, 2023 | Chelsea News

Jury Finds “Radical Cleric” From Jamaica Guilty In First NYS Terrorism Trial Click For More

The case against Shaikh Faisal, who attempted to lure an undercover NYPD officer to become an ISIL bride, ended in court on Jan. 26 with a five-count conviction from the jury. It’s New York’s first “full trial” of an international terrorism case.

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January 27, 2023 | NBC

Alleged Suspect Behind Deadly NYC Stabbing Spree Before Christmas Indicted for Murder Click For More

The alleged suspect behind a deadly stabbing spree in December that stretched from the East Village to Harlem was indicted and faces a slew of charges, including two counts of murder.

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January 27, 2023 | AP News

Jamaican cleric convicted in NY state terrorism trial Click For More

A Jamaican cleric accused of recruiting support for the Islamic State group was convicted Thursday of state terrorism charges after being extradited to New York City following an undercover New York Police Department sting that went international.

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January 27, 2023 | New York Post

Radical Muslim leader convicted of recruiting ISIS supporters Click For More

A radical Islamic cleric was convicted of recruiting and providing support for ISIS, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced on Thursday.

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January 27, 2023 | New York Times

Cleric Is Convicted in New York of Supporting ISIS While in Jamaica Click For More

Abdullah el-Faisal, a Jamaican who was an outspoken supporter of the Islamic State, was the first person to face trial under New York State terror laws passed after Sept. 11.

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January 26, 2023

D.A. Bragg Announces All-Count Trial Conviction of Radical Cleric Shaikh Faisal for recruiting Supporters and Facilitating Efforts to Join ISIS Click For More

“This case was about the far reach of crimes committed by Shaikh Faisal and the promotion of terrorism. Faisal aided ISIS as it committed horrific violence against innocent people,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I am proud of the work our prosecutors and analysts have done in collaboration with NYPD to ensure we stay ahead of these threats and ensure greater safety and security for all. We will continue to use the full force of our Counter Terrorism Program.”


Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office20 hours ago
🗓️ Tomorrow at 6PM, D.A. Bragg will join the 92nd Street Y's State of New York series for a wide-ranging conversation about public safety. Stream the conversation here: https://buff.ly/pEkYX13
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office4 days ago
ICYMI: “SNAP and EBT fraud harms New Yorkers in need of assistance and the New Yorkers whose tax dollars fund these essential programs.” – D.A. Bragg. Learn more about this indictment for an EBT fraud conspiracy:
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Manhattan District Attorney's Office6 days ago
Those who prey on New York’s vibrant immigrant population will be prosecuted. Watch here to learn more about the indictment of a woman for defrauding immigrant New Yorkers by posing as federal agent.