War on Islamic Terrorism: Justice Department's

The following information is based on a recent report circulated by the US Department of Justice to police and law enforcement organizations throughout the United States including the National Association of Chiefs of Police.Not surprisingly, the city of New York has witnessed more arrests and prosecutions of terrorists and their supporters than any other location in the United States. The following is a synopsis of cases adjudicated in federal courts in New York City.
.Terror Prosecutions in the New York City Metropolitan AreaSince the 1990s, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York has investigated and successfully prosecuted a wide range of international and domestic terrorism cases — including the bombings of the World Trade Center and US Embassies in East Africa in the 1990s. More recent cases include those against individuals who provided material support to al Qaeda and other terrorist groups, as well as against international arms trafficker Monzer al Kassar and the Somali pirate charged in the hijacking of the Maersk Alabama.Major Historical Cases in New York:1993 World Trade Center Bombing: After two trials, in 1993 and 1997, six defendants were convicted and sentenced principally to life in prison for detonating a truck bomb in the garage of the World Trade Center, killing six people and injuring hundreds more. One of the defendants convicted at the second trial was Ramzi Yousef, the mastermind of the attack.1994-95 Manila Air Plot: Ramzi Yousef and two others were convicted in 1996 for plotting to plant bombs aboard a dozen US commercial aircraft that were timed to go off as the planes were flying over the Pacific. The defendants were sentenced to substantial prison terms. Yousef concocted the plan with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is currently detained at Guantanamo Bay and has been indicted for the Manila Air conspiracy since 1996.1995 "Blind Sheikh" Trial: Ten defendants associated with a mosque in Brooklyn, NY, were convicted of plotting to blow up the World Trade Center, United Nations headquarters, and various bridges, tunnels and landmarks in and around New York City. The lead defendant, Omar Abdel Rahman, also known as the "Blind Sheikh," was sentenced to life in prison, while his co-defendants were sentenced to prison terms ranging between life and 25 years...more..http://www.lincolntribune.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=13071