Terrorism

Turkish Doctoral Student at Tufts University Detained Amid Terrorism Allegations, Sparking Legal Battle and Community Outcry

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BOSTON — An emergency motion requesting the government to present a Tufts University doctoral candidate, Rumeysa Ozturk, to the court was filed Thursday by a lawyer after her detention by U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents in Somerville, Massachusetts. Ozturk, 30, a Turkish national, was abruptly apprehended outside her residence by masked federal agents, triggering a swift legal response from her counsel. The incident, captured on video showing Ozturk being handcuffed and stripped of her phone while she protested, escalated quickly, with bystanders questioning the aggressive approach of the agents. The footage reveals some … Read more

Debate Ignites Over Terrorism Charge in High-Profile Healthcare CEO Murder Case

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NEW YORK — The recent shooting of Brian Thompson, the CEO of United Healthcare, has ignited widespread conversation about both political violence and the private healthcare system in the United States. Among the slew of charges faced by the accused, Luigi Mangione, the allegation of terrorism under New York’s legal definition has stirred a significant legal controversy and debate over its applicability and impact on the judicial proceedings in the case. Earlier this month, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office charged Mangione with 11 offenses, including first-degree murder in the course of terrorism. This charge adheres … Read more

Legal Professional Among Nineteen Detained on Alleged Terrorism Charges Following Court Session

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Istanbul, Turkey – A lawyer was detained shortly after attending a court hearing, as part of a larger sweep that led to the arrest of 19 individuals on terrorism-related charges. The arrests, carried out by Turkish authorities, highlight ongoing concerns over national security in the region, but also stimulate discussions about the balance between counterterrorism efforts and human rights. The detained lawyer, who was seized in the backdrop of a tenuous political environment, has raised alarms among international human rights groups. They argue that such detentions may undermine legal protections and due process. The reasons … Read more

17-Year-Old Indicted on Terrorism Charges for Alleged Plot Against Phoenix Pride Festival

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PHOENIX – A 17-year-old, Marvin Jalo, has been indicted on charges of terrorism by a grand jury, accused of plotting an attack targeting the Phoenix Pride Festival. This annual LGBT+ event, integral to Phoenix’s cultural landscape, was shaken by the threat, but proceeded without incident last weekend. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office confirmed that Jalo, who is to be tried as an adult, allegedly sought to further the objectives of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Details from the grand jury indictment reveal Jalo’s purported involvement with extremist online forums, where discussions ranged … Read more