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Bail Denied for bomb plot suspect

No bail. That was the ruling by a federal judge in Massachussets who said Rezwan Ferdaus was a danger to the community. The 26-year-old U.S. citizen, has pleade...

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December 9, 2011 12:45 pm

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No bail. That was the ruling by a federal judge in Massachussets who said Rezwan Ferdaus was a danger to the community. The 26-year-old U.S. citizen, has pleaded not guilty to charges he plotted to fly remote-control, explosives-laden aircraft into the Pentagon and the U.S. Capitol and to follow up with a ground assault. Ferdaus also was accused of attempting to provide material support and resources to militant group al Qaeda. He was arrested after an undercover operation.