Friday, June 13, 2008

University of South Florida student Ahmed Mohamed pleads guilty to "providing material support to terrorists".

This is a repost from Michelle Malkin's blog. It appears that the nickname of the University of South Florida (USF) as "Jihad U" is appropriate. Remember USF professor Sami Al-Arian?

Former University of South Florida student Ahmed Mohamed has agreed to plead guilty to providing material support to terrorists, according to a signed 12-page plea agreement entered onto the docket in U.S. District Court.

Mohamed, an Egyptian citizen, was arrested, along with another student, Youssef Megahed, in North Carolina in August after deputies said they found explosive materials in their trunk.

Authorities charged Mohamed with trying to help terrorists in connection with a video they said he made and posted to the Web site YouTube. On the video, authorities said, he showed how to use a remote-controlled toy to detonate a bomb.

Under the terms of the plea deal, prosecutors have agreed to dismiss other charges, including counts in an indictment alleging he illegally transported explosives. The maximum penalty for the charge to which Mohamed will plead guilty is 15 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine.

TBO.com has the PDF of the plea agreement. The background on the Goose Creek Two prepared by Michelle Malkin's blog is here.

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