Since we are discussing different computer jargon, does anyone understand cloud.com?
That's what I've been thinking - I still have yet to read any of the in-depth new coverage. I'm also guessing that since he actually attempted the bombing, that that would be a "stronger" charge than just planning it.
A law enforcement official, who was not authorized to discuss the investigation publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity, told The Associated Press on Saturday that federal agents began investigating the suspect after receiving a tip from someone who was concerned about the teenager.The FBI affidavit that outlined the investigation alleges that Mohamud planned the attack for months, at one point mailing bomb components to FBI operatives, whom he believed were assembling the device.…Mohamud, a naturalized U.S. citizen living in Corvallis, was charged with attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction, which carries a maximum sentence of life in prison. A court appearance was set for Monday. Few details were available about him late Friday.Authorities allowed the plot to proceed in order to build up enough evidence to charge the suspect with attempt.
Laugh all you want about the cake, but I need to transport our Christmas dinner to Lima because Richard and I are going on Christmas Eve (Friday) and staying 'til after church on Sunday (Dec. 26). We are staying in a guest house at a retirement community and will have cooking facilities, but I want to make a lot of it ahead and transportable. I've bookmarked the recipe.
Quote from: DERBRUCER on November 27, 2010, 11:28:24 AMQuote from: JoseSPiano on November 27, 2010, 09:54:27 AMThe story about the bomb attempt in Portland was the lead story on NPR this morning...It's good to know that his plot was foiled, although knowing that this operation has been going on for months, well... Press reports say the government deliberately let the plot develop so they could gather more evidence (no lives were at stake); however, I suspect a good defense could be made based on entrapment.der BrucerThat's what I've been thinking - I still have yet to read any of the in-depth new coverage. I'm also guessing that since he actually attempted the bombing, that that would be a "stronger" charge than just planning it.
Quote from: JoseSPiano on November 27, 2010, 09:54:27 AMThe story about the bomb attempt in Portland was the lead story on NPR this morning...It's good to know that his plot was foiled, although knowing that this operation has been going on for months, well... Press reports say the government deliberately let the plot develop so they could gather more evidence (no lives were at stake); however, I suspect a good defense could be made based on entrapment.der Brucer
The story about the bomb attempt in Portland was the lead story on NPR this morning...It's good to know that his plot was foiled, although knowing that this operation has been going on for months, well...
I figured since they let him complete the plan, while making sure no harm could be done, there is an excellent case against him.
Quote from: Jane on November 27, 2010, 02:02:06 PMI figured since they let him complete the plan, while making sure no harm could be done, there is an excellent case against him. Yes, but...the Feds were instrumental from Day 1 in helping him persue the plan - they provided the material, went with him on test runs, etc. One could suggest there would never have been an attempt without the Feds help - and that is the very core of an "entrapment" defense.der Brucer
Cute photo Ginny.
Happy Birthday Ginny's Mom!!!!!!
