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Faisal Shahzad

Faisal Shahzad
Mugshot of Faisal Shahzad in 2009
Born (1979-06-30) June 30, 1979 (age 45)
Karachi, Pakistan
CitizenshipAmerican, formerly Pakistani
Alma materUniversity of Bridgeport
OccupationFormer financial analyst
Known forArrested as the prime suspect in 2010 Times Square car bomb attempt
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1]
Criminal statusIncarcerated
SpouseHuma Asif Mian[2]
Children2
ParentBaharul Haq (father)[3]
Conviction(s)Attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction (18 U.S.C. § 2332a)
Conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction (18 U.S.C. § 2332a)
Use of a firearm during a crime of violence (18 U.S.C. § 924)
Attempted act of terrorism transcending national boundaries (18 U.S.C. § 2332b)
Conspiracy to commit an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries (18 U.S.C. § 2332b)
Attempted use of a destructive device during a crime of violence (18 U.S.C. § 924)
Transportation of an explosive (18 U.S.C. § 844)
Conspiracy to transport an explosive (18 U.S.C. § 844)
Attempted destruction of property by fire and explosives (18 U.S.C. § 844)
Conspiracy to destroy property by fire and explosives (18 U.S.C. § 844)
Criminal penaltyLife imprisonment without parole
Imprisoned atADX Florence

Faisal Shahzad (Urdu: فیصل شہزاد; born June 30, 1979) is a Pakistani-American citizen who was arrested for the attempted May 1, 2010, Times Square car bombing. On June 21, 2010, in Federal District Court in Manhattan, he confessed to 10 counts arising from the bombing attempt. Throughout his court appearance, Shahzad was unrepentant. The United States Attorney indicated there was no plea deal, so Shahzad faced the maximum sentence, a mandatory life term.[4]

Shahzad was arrested approximately 53 hours after the attempt,[5] at 11:45 p.m. EDT on May 3, 2010, by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers.[6][7] He was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport, after boarding Emirates Flight 202 to Dubai.[8][9][10] His final destination had been Islamabad, Pakistan.

A federal complaint was filed on May 4, alleging that Shahzad committed five terrorism-related crimes, including the attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction.[11] Shahzad waived his constitutional right to a speedy hearing.[8][2][6][12]

Shahzad has reportedly implicated himself in the crimes, and has given information to authorities since his arrest.[6][13] Shahzad admitted training in bomb-making at a camp run by the Taliban in the Waziristan region in Pakistan along the Afghan border.[2] As of May 7, [when?] Shahzad was continuing to answer questions and provide intelligence to investigators.[12] Pakistani officials have arrested more than a dozen people in connection with the plot.[citation needed]

After pleading guilty to a 10-count indictment in June, on October 5, 2010, Shahzad was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole; the charges had included attempted conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction and attempting an act of a terrorist attack.[14]

Shahzad is married and the father of two young children, both born in the United States. Since 1997, he had lived mostly in the United States, attending college on extended visas, and earning an undergraduate degree and an MBA at the University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He worked for two major companies, Arden and Affinion Group (2006-2009), as a financial analyst before quitting his jobs. He separated from his wife, Huma Mian, in 2009 and she returned with their children to her parents in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.[15]

  1. ^ Gendar, Alison; James Gordon Meek; Rocco Parascandola; Larry McShane (May 5, 2010). "Times Square family photo shows accused bomber Faisal Shahzad posing near scene of terrorattempt". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on May 8, 2010. Retrieved May 6, 2010.
  2. ^ a b c Clifden Kennedy (May 4, 2010). "Faisal Shahzad Charged with Five Counts, Admits Training in Pakistan". CBSNews.com. Archived from the original on January 19, 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2010.
  3. ^ Christofferson, John (May 4, 2010). "Times Square bombing suspect's life had unraveled". The Washington Post. Associated Press. Retrieved May 5, 2010.[dead link]
  4. ^ Weiser, B. Guilty Plea in Times Square Bomb Plot Archived October 17, 2017, at the Wayback Machine The New York Times. June 21, 2010
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  11. ^ "United States of America v. Faisal Shahzad" (PDF). CBS News. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 26, 2012. Retrieved May 6, 2010.
  12. ^ a b Mazzetti, Mark; Sabrina Tavernise; William K. Rashbaum (May 5, 2010). "Times Square Bomb Suspect Waives Rapid Court Hearing". The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 5, 2010. Retrieved May 5, 2010.
  13. ^ Condon, Stephanie (May 4, 2010). "Faisal Shahzad Was Read Miranda Rights After Initial Questioning". CBS News. Archived from the original on January 19, 2013. Retrieved May 5, 2010.
  14. ^ Bray, Chad (October 5, 2010). "Times Square Bomber Gets Life Sentence". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on December 1, 2017. Retrieved October 5, 2010.
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