Alleged Terrorist Cell Ringleader Arrested In New York

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Alleged Terrorist Cell Ringleader Arrested In New York

The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York unsealed an indictment today revealing a Tunisian man named Ahmed Abassi was charged with visa fraud designed to help him remain in the United States to build an Al Qaeda-linked terror cell.

According to the indictment, Abassi made a false statement on a Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization by saying he, "intended to remain in the United States for employment, when in fact he sought to remain in the United States to facilitate an act of international terrorism."

"As alleged, Ahmed Abassi had an evil purpose for seeking to remain in the United States-–to commit acts of terror and develop a network of terrorists here, and to use this country as a base to support the efforts of terrorists internationally," U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said in a statement.

Abassi, who previously resided in Canada, allegedly traveled to the United States in March and while here he was "under surveillance by law enforcement agents at all times" and "maintained regular contact with an FBI undercover officer." Abassi also allegedly met with Chiheb Esseghaier, who "was previously radicalized by Abassi." Esseghaier was arrested along with another man April 22 for allegedly plotting to target a train that traveled between Toronto and New York City. Abassi was arrested that same day.

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Full article here: http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/alleged-terrorist-cell-ringleader-arrested-in-new-york?ref=fpb

[newmember]

1. He will never see the light of day again for the rest of his natural life

Some one correct me if I'm wrong but this falls now under the Patriot act.

Even if no charges are officially filed they can hold him indefinitely.