Hawaii man arrested on terrorism-related charges

[maddezmom]

Source: KHON2

21-year old Abdel Hameed Shehadeh was arrested on Friday in Honolulu, and a hearing was held today in federal court.

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He told FBI agents at the airport that he was heading to Pakistan to attend a madrasa or an Islamic school.


When he landed in Pakistan, he was denied entry and returned to the US.


Later that year, Shehadeh tried to join the US Army in Manhattan, but was denied after lying to the recruiter about his travel history.

According to the federal complaint, a witness "informed law enforcement that Shehadeh believed it was the duty of Muslims to fight beside fellow Muslims against their enemies, including the United States military forces."



Read more: http://www.khon2.com/news/local/story/Hawaii-man-arrested-on-terrorism-related-charges/ypVZslVEmEu7MMxe83cHNQ.cspx

[ixion]

1. Okay, from what I can gather from the 'reporting' in this article

This man did nothing wrong, at this point. What his intent may have been and what he did are two different things.

According to the federal complaint, a witness "informed law enforcement that Shehadeh believed it was the duty of Muslims to fight beside fellow Muslims against their enemies, including the United States military forces."

And that "Shehadeh attempted to join the United States military as part of his jihad. He intended to commit treason and fight United States soldiers."

So this 'witness' tells an officer some hearsay, and this guy gets arrested.

THIS is why we need the Rule of Law to be restored in the US.

[maddezmom]

2. I'm thinking it may have more to do with his websites

The federal complaint also reveals Shehadeh created multiple websites which advocated violent jihad against the West.


One posting said: "It is time for the Muslims to start practicing our freedom of speech. Trust me there are many brothers and sisters in America that are ready to speak up. They just need a push."

http://www.khon2.com/news/local/story/Hawaii-man-arrested-on-terrorism-related-charges/ypVZslVEmEu7MMxe83cHNQ.cspx

[ixion]

3. That sentence is about free speech, not jihad, and even if it was

it's still free speech.

There's a difference between speech and action.

[No Elephants]

5. Sedition? Treason? They're not just for Republicon candidates anymore.

"The federal complaint also reveals Shehadeh created multiple websites which advocated violent jihad against the West."

[ixion]

6. If you're going to talk about treason, you need to talk about neocons first

otherwise it is selective enforcement.

[14thColony]

4. Looks like the FBI has their Pre-Crime Unit up and running

...just like in Minority Report, only minus the part about actually being able to predict the future.

And living in Hawaii but being on the No Fly List -- so for all practical purposes he's in exile?