I wasn’t able to find a single news source that gave Shelton Thomas Bell’s Muslim name. Why do they disrespect him in this way? If he were a convert to Islam who was rising in the business or sports world, or was some rich philanthropist, the media wouldn’t dare call him by the name he used when he was in the darkness of jahiliyya. But since he wanted to commit jihad mass murder, he is always and only…Shelton Thomas Bell.
Anyway, under whose auspices did “Bell” convert to Islam? What mosque did he go to? Who taught him that jihad involved warfare against unbelievers, and this understanding of Islam that Muslim groups in the U.S. ostensibly reject? Does anyone know? Does anyone care?
“Plea deal offered for Jax man charged with supporting terrorists,” by Stephanie Brown for WKOV.com, February 18:
Jacksonville, FL — A plea deal is officially on the table for the Jacksonville man charged with supporting terrorism overseas.
During a status hearing for Shelton Bell today, his public defender Lisa Call asked the Magistrate for a 30 day continuance. She told him she had received a plea offer from the US Attorney’s Office last week but had not yet had the time to review it with Bell. She told the court she believes the case will “resolve” before trial.
The Magistrate set a plea deadline for March 19th. If the case does move forward to trial, it is now scheduled for April 7th.
Bell was indicted at 19-years-old for “Conspiracy to Provide Material Support to Terrorists” and “Attempt to Provide Material Support to Terrorists”. The indictment against Bell alleges that he recruited and trained locally for what he calls a violent “jihad” overseas. He also allegedly traveled abroad with the intent of supporting a terrorist organization.
Bezelel says
Deal? Deport the bast@rd somewhere. Gitmo? Don’t let him walk free here ever again. There is no cure for stupid.
Andrea McGann Little says
How does a thug terrorist get a deal?
Paul says
If he is the smartest muslim terrorist, then we have nothing to worry about.
eesa says
I understand the anger in this subject and there seems to be a little confusion on the other side of this story which I just read about but if this brave young man was willing to go overseas and help persay an innocent family from a currupt ruler which by the way the middle East is run by some bad people and they are slatering innocent men and women daily if this was his intent may god protect this brother but if he was going to go kill innocent people islam does not condone to that neither do I but lets read some facts before we cast judgment in no way am I upset with your comments perhaps you only no one of this but I urge you to seek out more solid and concrete facts thank you and have a blessed day
mortimer says
An Anglo-Celtic suicide murderer for the psychopathic pedophile’s sockpuppet.
FatherJon says
Interesting to read that America has joined the countries where young Muslim apostates are recruiting for jihad in Syria or the ‘stans.
Australia has had 9 of them returned in body bags to date. England, Germany, France and even Norway have contributed local radicalised Muslims for the Syrian Front where they join ISIS or Al-Quaida.
Problem is what do we do with these characters once/if they return home, loaded with anger, resentment and the spirit of jihad? That’s what worries the security people.
Cindy Mccoy says
What the heck do you mean he was offered a plea deal??? The guy would have killed a bunch of people. And was sending money to support that cause. A plea deal is NOT what I wanted him to get!! Serious jail time this is what he should be getting!!!! If you hurt an American or plan to you don’t get to see the light of day for a long time!!!! What is wrong with this country???? Or the leaders that are in this country??? We let bad guys go and do nothing to them. Do you think that you could pop into Iran and start making terror threats?? Hell no that would not fly!!!!! Wake-up America!!!!!!
Td Sonnier says
Is this the new game show???? Deal are no deal….NO DEAL, NO DEAL, NO DEAL….
Connie Judd says
Mm mm mm. as I shake my head. It is disgusting.
Trina LFH says
@ eesa are you perhaps Sikh? If so, thank you for words of peace, however, the “young man” as you called him, is in fact a Muslim convert who was abiding by and promoting radicalized Islam. He traveled to the Middle East with an unnamed individual to to find a location where they could participate in violent jihad.
Here is another article from 2012 that lists a bit more detail: http://news.yahoo.com/fla-mosque-leaders-teen-talked-jihad-152931550.html
As for the “deal” the article hints at him being a minor when he converted, and his parents, I think, have everything to do with the “deal” coming to fruition.
Bill C. says
eesa wrote:
“I understand the anger in this subject and there seems to be a little confusion on the other side of this story which I just read about but if this brave young man was willing to go overseas and help persay an innocent family from a currupt ruler which by the way the middle East is run by some bad people and they are slatering innocent men and women daily if this was his intent may god protect this brother but…” Seriously??
Punctuation? Capitalization? You moron. I learned those in the 2nd grade.
Bill C. says
essa wrote:
“…currupt…” Corrupt, you low-life scum.
Ooops…almost forgot. You not only don’t know how to spell, you’re too ignorant to even use a simple spell-check utility.
Par for the course. Take your trolling elsewhere where other stupid people won’t know you found your audience.