A jury convicted Muhanad Al Farekh in a New York court last September of providing support to terrorists and other charges related to a 2009 explosion at a U.S. military base in Afghanistan.
The explosion caused injury, but would have been “catastrophic” had these jihadis fully succeeded. His family “has written to a U.S. court pleading for leniency ahead of his sentencing on March 7.” His grandmother calls him “loving,” “caring,” “a wonderful person” with a “good heart.” In September, Federal Prosecutor Richard Tucker more accurately described al-Farekh during closing arguments: “This guy is for real and he is a bad guy….He is an honest-to-goodness al-Qaeda bad guy.” Even this was an understatement: al-Farekh is a zealous, murderous jihadi, from which the public needs protection. His family, however, will protect him against any infidel victim, no matter what. And he may indeed have been kind to his family: they aren’t infidels.
“Family pleads for leniency for ex-Winnipegger convicted of terrorism charges,” by Katie Nicholson and Vera-Lynn Kubinec, CBC News, February 28, 2018:
The family of a former University of Manitoba student convicted of aiding a terror plot in Afghanistan has written to a U.S. court pleading for leniency ahead of his sentencing on March 7.
A jury convicted Muhanad Al Farekh in a New York court last September of providing support to terrorists and other charges related to a 2009 explosion at a U.S. military base in Afghanistan.
The minimum sentence is seven years, but the U.S. government is asking the court to impose the maximum penalty of life in prison.
“I have known Muhanad for the entirety of his life, he is a wonderful person, loving, caring, kind,” his grandmother wrote to Federal District Court Judge Brian Cogan.
The grandmother, who lives in Winnipeg, wrote that her grandson was an active volunteer in the community, has a “good heart inside” and “continues to have unwavering support from his family.”
Letters from family members in support of Al Farekh were filed in the New York court this week.
Al Farekh, 32, had moved to Winnipeg in 2003 to live with his grandmother and uncle in preparation for his university education.
Convicted on 9 charges
He and two other University of Manitoba students, Ferid Imam and Maiwand Yar, left Winnipeg for Pakistan in March 2007. Court heard evidence that they went to join al-Qaeda.
In the months before their departure, court was told, the three men watched video recordings encouraging violent jihad, listened to jihadist lectures and talked about their support for violent Islamist extremism.
While Imam and Yar seemed to have disappeared, the Texas-born Al Farekh resurfaced. U.S. authorities say he climbed to a high-ranking position in the al-Qaeda operation….
He was convicted on all nine charges — which included providing support to terrorists, conspiracy to bomb a government facility and use of explosives — in connection with an attack on an American military base in Afghanistan.
Bomb would have been ‘catastrophic’
On Jan. 19, 2009, two vehicles loaded with explosives lumbered toward Forward Operating Base Chapman in Afghanistan’s Khost province where, court heard, some 90 Americans were working…..
PABLO says
I wonder how much money Prime Minister Trudeau is going to pay Muhanad Al Farekh. I am sure Canadian tax payers want to know.
Ardvark says
By placing Canada in front of the headline is misleading, I will call it out wherever I find it. He is a Texan! So what if his grandma lives in Winnapeg, he is America’s problem to do with as they see fit. Canada has no claim on him.
PABLO says
Did it even dawn on you maybe dual citizenship? His terrorists activities began after his stint in Canada.
Del says
“After Canada” doesn’t matter. The shit for brains we have as pm will spend millions getting him out of jail and brought to Canada to get his cheque. After all, didn’t the Dancing Clown narcissist say “A Canadian is a Canadian is a Canadian”?
Tom says
My thoughts exactly. This terrorist will claim his human rights were contravened and that the Canadian government didn’t protect him. That will open the door for Jihadi Justin Trudeau to award him the usual Ten Million dollars that seems to now be the standard payment to Canadian terrorists.
The only way to prevent such a travesty and to ensure this terrorist is treated as he should be when he returns to Canada is to make sure we educate our family, friends and neighbors about Trudeau and his Islam biased Liberal caucus and to get Trudeau and his Liberals sent to the trash heap of political history where he belongs.
Education is the key.
Andy says
Muhanad Al Farekh “he is a wonderful person, loving, caring, kind”and he will KILL YOU TO PROOF IT!!
Andy says
The sound of another Jihadi exercising there “religion of peace”!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAFZnvTfFAs
Victoria says
Trudeau will probably send the money to the grieving family. Deliver it himself in his j’had nightshirt and little round hat. What a nightmare Canada has caused for herself and her people electing this twit, spawn of that miserable jerk, his father who did enough damage when he was in office.. Who in their right minds elects these people.? Unfortunately, Canada is a big, wide wonderful space and you can bet your life, globalist like George Soros and his armies of Antifa and Political Correctness have their eye on it. Trudeau is the pied piper for that gang. Nationalists should try to keep our continent free and self governed.
Aardvark says
“I have known Muhanad for the entirety of his life, he is a wonderful person, loving, caring, kind,” his grandmother wrote…”
I believe her. Mohammedans are told to treat their fellow barbarians kindly, but to be harsh to ‘unbelievers’.
His actions seem to be quite in character.
mortimer says
Apparently, Muhanad Al Farekh “is a wonderful person, loving, caring, kind”. No doubt, he is all of those things towards MUSLIMS because the Koran demands that Muslims be COMPASSIONATE towards one another..
However, Muhanad Al Farekh DESPISES and HATES the dirty, disbelieving KUFAAR ‘for the sake of Allah’, because that is a COMPULSORY DOCTRINE called ‘Al Walaa wal Baraa’.
Koran 48.29 “Muhammad is the messenger of Allah; Those with him are VIOLENT (ashiddaa’) against the disbelievers (kufaar); Compassionate amongst themselves.”
Jacqueline says
Mortimer, what you say is true EXCEPT Muslims are themselves true hypocrites. After Muhammad died
his followers essentially split into two factions – the Sunnis and the Shiites. Each sect is devoutly Muslim but they absolutely hate and despise each other. In every Muslim country the majority sect subjugates and discriminates against the other. Iraq, Syria, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen are the current prime examples.
Dan says
America, PLEASE!
We can’t AFFORD your sending any Canadian citizens who’ve committed crimes – of any kind – in your country, back here.
Khadr was the first, he got us for 10 million and others are already suing, and you can bet your bottom dollar, there’ll be more nut jobs who’ll try.
Hell I’m a law abiding citizen who’s NEVER EVEN TRIED marijuana, and some friends and I have already mused, “Y’ know? A few years in the pokey at government expense? For first in line medical care? A free education? Some feel good therapy? And a few million bucks on release? There’s gotta be some persecution/crime thingy scam we can do that don’t hurt no one.”
Stick a needle in this putz’s arm and be done with it.
And tell his family that their son turned out to be an idiot BECAUSE of their Islamic culture, so blank off with the “He’s a good boy.” sob story.
JawsV says
Is that a real beard?
Joe says
He looks a bit like Michael Palin plus a big beard …. looks like he’s about to say ‘Biggus D*ckus’!
Billy Chickens says
I was thinking the same thing. It looks like one of those fake beards that kids hook over their ears on Halloween.
CRUSADER says
ACT for Canada !
Newsletter:
http://www.actforcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/ACT-For-Canada-Newsletter-February-24-2018.pdf
CRUSADER says
ACT for Canada !
Newsletter:
http://www.act for canada .ca/wp-content/uploads/ACT-For-Canada-Newsletter-February-24-2018.pdf
Andy says
Canada is F–KED! if this video is anything to go by.
Millennials OK with Trudeau’s
Andy says
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78vG5MdcJn0
Andy says
Would the Millennials and Trudeau be OKAY with this?
Did Trudeau say anything about this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tg5UPVSOsKM
Andy says
“You Have Embarrassed All Canadians” Andrew Scheer DESTROYS Just in (case of emergency, break glass) Trudeau.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gla6FZVEFE
James says
Wtf! Read the article people, he’s not a Canadian!
gravenimage says
His Taqiyya-spewing granny is using Canada as a base of operations–that’s where this Mohammedan came from initially, as well.
Axis porcinus says
Volume 7, Book 72, Number 780:
Narrated Nafi’:
Ibn Umar said, The Prophet said, ‘Do the opposite of what the pagans do. Keep the beards and cut the moustaches short.’ Whenever Ibn ‘Umar performed the Hajj or ‘Umra, he used to hold his beard with his hand and cut whatever moustaches. Ibn Umar used to cut his moustache so short that the whiteness of his skin (above the upper lip) was visible, and he used to cut (the hair) between his moustaches and his beard.
I’ve noticed lately many bad guys have this look.
A german leader in the 1940’s also had distinctive facial hair who was prone to brutality and genocide.
Of course not all muslims many are peaceful.
HugoHackenbush says
Little to no mustache and big beard = BIG red flag. As in exit the area with that person. There are several hadith regarding Mr.M’s dislike of mustaches and the growing of beards.
gravenimage says
Unless the person in question is Amish, this kind of facial hair is a *very* bad sign.
Indiana Tom says
His bombing was an act of love endorsed by the Ministry of Peace and Love.
Andy says
And more about Mr. Dressup
Just in (case of emergency. Break glass) Trudope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1auvzSr6C8
gravenimage says
Canada: Muslim aided jihad bombing of US base, family says “he is a wonderful person, loving, caring, kind”
………………….
In Islam you can be a great guy and still slaughter Infidels. In fact, murdering unbelievers is the best way to be considered a great guy in Islam.
Andy says
Mr. Dressup, Just In (case of emergency, break glass) Truedass responds to Trump’s proposed tariffs on steel, aluminum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFIZnPJQRHs
Ah, Ah, AhHH here is another video……..about JUst In Trudope and tariffs…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V846Uc-cSYU
Politicianophobia says
Many so called prominent people said Ted Bundy was a great guy. The Sunday Morning Slasher, aka Carl Eugene Watts, was a great guy. The Cannibal of Muensterberg, aka Karl Denke, know to many as Papa Denke, an active church member was loved by many in his town.
MFritz says
Hitler had a loving relationship with Eva Braun. Himmler cried when his German shepherd dog died. Goebbels loved his children.
Which may be true (or not), but it does not excuse them from being mass murderers.
LeftisruiningCanada says
More interesting is the girl who ended up dead in his apartment…..and the sixteen year old he courted.
Jaime Danse says
So..still waiting to hear what happened with sentencing March 7th ..any word??
Also some talk of Trudeau and his East Indian style clothes..made in Toronto by designer Kim Smiley..who is herself Jewish..and employs Syrian artisans..
And some wonder how Muhanad Al Farekh’s grandmother says he’s from Winnipeg.
We live in a very mixed up confusing world..where pretty much anything goes..