Times Square car bomb suspect to be arraigned on 10 terrorism, weapons counts
By APMonday, June 21, 2010
NYC car bomb suspect faces terror, weapons hearing
NEW YORK — A Pakistan-born U.S. citizen has briefly appeared in federal court on an indictment accusing him of plotting a failed Times Square car bombing.
Faisal Shahzad (FY’-sul shah-ZAHD’) was told by a judge that his hearing is being postponed until later Monday afternoon.
Shahzad is scheduled to enter a plea to 10 terrorism and weapons charges. He’s accused in a plot that fizzled when a gasoline-and-propane bomb failed to ignite in an SUV parked near a Broadway theater May 1.
The Bridgeport, Conn., resident was arrested two days later. Authorities say he cooperated with investigators for two weeks before requesting a lawyer.
The 30-year-old Shahzad can face life in prison if convicted.
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