Prominent N.Y. synagogue targeted in alleged terror plot, prosecutors say
An Iraqi national has been charged with plotting a terror attack against a Jewish institution in New York. Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi allegedly conspired to provide support to Iranian-backed terrorist organizations. Authorities were able to thwart the attack through the efforts of law enforcement and the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force.
- ▪Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi faces multiple charges related to terrorism.
- ▪He allegedly attempted to recruit an undercover agent to carry out the attack.
- ▪Al-Saadi was arrested in Turkey and extradited to the U.S. to face charges.
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Local News Prominent N.Y. synagogue targeted in alleged terror plot, prosecutors say By Jesse Zanger, Jesse Zanger Managing Editor, CBS New York Jesse Zanger is the managing editor of CBSNewYork.com. Jesse has previously worked for the Fox News Channel and Spectrum News NY1. He covers regional news around the Tri-State Area, with a particular focus on breaking news and extreme weather. Read Full Bio Jesse Zanger, Alice Gainer Alice Gainer Alice Gainer Alice Gainer joined CBS News New York as a reporter and anchor in January 2013. She covers breaking, feature and general assignment stories.
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