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‘Proof of Concept’: Islamist Cleric Convicted in Historic State Court Trial 
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on Thursday announced the all-counts conviction of a radical Islamist cleric, following a first-of its kind terrorism prosecution at a state court level.
Jury Finds “Radical Cleric” From Jamaica Guilty In First NYS Terrorism Trial
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.
Alleged Suspect Behind Deadly NYC Stabbing Spree Before Christmas Indicted for Murder
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.
Jamaican cleric convicted in NY state terrorism trial
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.
Radical Muslim leader convicted of recruiting ISIS supporters
A radical Islamic cleric was convicted of recruiting and providing support for ISIS, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced on Thursday.
Cleric Is Convicted in New York of Supporting ISIS While in Jamaica
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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