In more news on this weekend’s bombings in New York and New Jersey, a New York Times investigation has revealed that the main suspect, Ahmad Khan Rahami, was flagged twice for federal scrutiny in 2014, but was never questioned by federal agents. The first flag came from custom officials after he returned from Pakistan. The second flag came after his father called the FBI after Rahami reportedly stabbed a family member. During that phone call, his father referred to Rahami as a terrorist. Authorities now say Rahami was carrying a notebook that suggests he was inspired by ISIS. Rahami has been charged in a Manhattan federal court with bombing, property destruction and the use of weapons of mass destruction—but not with any terrorism-related charges, suggesting prosecutors have not been able to tie Rahami to any non-state terrorist organizations.
Suspect in NY & NJ Bombing Flagged by Feds Twice in 2014
HeadlineSep 22, 2016