A New Jersey man allegedly inspired by ISIS
and al Qaeda to plant bombs in New York City and New Jersey was
sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday — after complaining that he was
being discriminated against for being Muslim.
"I don't harbor hate toward anyone," Ahmed
Khan Rahimi said during a rambling statement in which he criticized the
FBI, prosecutors and prison officials, who accused him of distributing
terrorist propaganda behind bars.
But, he added, "I have come to understand why
there is such a big frustration between Muslims overseas and the
American people."
Rahimi, 30, said nothing about the victims of
the September 2016 bombing in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood that
injured 30 people — which prosecutors noted in asking for the maximum
sentence.
"Mr. Rahimi just stood here for the last 10
minutes and blamed everyone else for his actions," Assistant U.S.
Attorney Shawn Crowley said. "He is unrepentant. He shows no sympathy
for his victims."
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Source: NBC News
Statement from Governor Andrew Cuomo
"With the sentencing of Ahmad Khan Rahimi to multiple terms of life in prison, justice has been served. The sentencing will not heal the pain and suffering that this despicable act caused New Yorkers, but it sends a strong message that we will not tolerate those who seek to sow fear, hate and violence.
"I commend New York's law enforcement community for diligently investigating and pursuing this case, and I want to once again recognize the first responders whose courage and professionalism that horrific night helped save lives and bring this terrorist to justice."
"I commend New York's law enforcement community for diligently investigating and pursuing this case, and I want to once again recognize the first responders whose courage and professionalism that horrific night helped save lives and bring this terrorist to justice."
Source: Press Office, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
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