JFK Terror Plot Could Reach Farther

[JLB]

The investigation into the thwarted plot to bomb John F. Kennedy International Airport is widening beyond the four men in custody, with more suspects sought outside the U.S. for their suspected roles, a law enforcement official said Friday.

The defendants identified last weekend were "just a piece of it," the official told The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because of not being authorized to speak publicly. "We are definitely seeking more players. We are targeting others overseas."

more:http://www.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2007/6/8/155010.shtml?s=ic

[JLB]

The four suspects made trips to the airport, took video and photographs, drew diagrams and collected information. They then hoped to shop their information to individuals with the capacity to pull off their stated plan of causing "greater destruction than the Sept. 11 attacks," the official said.

According to court documents, the men sought the help of Jamaat al Muslimeen, or JAM, a Muslim organization based in Trinidad - a known violent group involved in killings, kidnappings and weapons trafficking over the past two decades. The group staged a coup attempt in 1990, storming the Trinidad Parliament building and taking the prime minister hostage.

[JLB]

Some experts have called the plot far-fetched, saying it would have been virtually impossible to achieve the kind of destruction the suspects envisioned. But the official said that if the men had lined up with people who had the right resources, the plans could have been carried out in a short period of time.

[Green Lantern]

You're talking to yourself again...wake up.

[JLB]

Alleged mastermind Russell DeFreitas, a U.S. citizen from Guyana, hatched the plan when he worked as a cargo employee at JFK 10 years ago, authorities said. He is being held in New York on conspiracy charges. His alleged co-conspirators, two citizens of Guyana and one from Trinidad, are in jail in Trinidad and were expected to fight extradition to New York.
Defreitas' attorney, Drew Carter, was out of town and did not immediately return phone messages.

© 2007 Associated Press.

[35Pete]

You can't post an entire article piecemeal. It's still a TOS violation.

[JLB]

You can't post an entire article piecemeal. It's still a TOS violation.

Never read that one but ok fine by me.
I'll post it all at once is that ok Pete?
Many can't get the stories because they are asked to subscribe.
By the way the piece meal approach just seemed more likely to be read.
That should be what's important here.

[ckg68]

Some experts have called the plot far-fetched, saying it would have been virtually impossible to achieve the kind of destruction the suspects envisioned. But the official said that if the men had lined up with people who had the right resources, the plans could have been carried out in a short period of time.

This piece could be best describe as the "chicken" part of the article...the But But But But part. IF the 4 had found the right people...IF they had the right resources....

Naturally,the article's writer doesn't have the stones to put the man on the record. (Excuse or not-and it is a valid one-if you're going to say it,you'd better be ready to stake your rep and put your name out there.) And probably for good reason. He's probably too embarrassed to say "I just made this :censor: up!"

I have a question: Why is the AP whoring for this administration? Allowing itself to broadcast pure :bs: instead of actually digging for the facts is disgraceful.

[JLB]

This piece could be best describe as the "chicken" part of the article...the But But But But part. IF the 4 had found the right people...IF they had the right resources....

Naturally,the article's writer doesn't have the stones to put the man on the record. (Excuse or not-and it is a valid one-if you're going to say it,you'd better be ready to stake your rep and put your name out there.) And probably for good reason. He's probably too embarrassed to say "I just made this :censor: up!"

I have a question: Why is the AP whoring for this administration? Allowing itself to broadcast pure :bs: instead of actually digging for the facts is disgraceful.

It's true so much of our news is actually of a speculative nature.
But I wouldn't be so quick as to just right it all off.
Like you pointed out why report it if your reputation can be put into possible jeopardy.
They must feel that there is enough truth to even take that step.
My opinion is be careful about what you discard as illegitimate news and information.
More information from many different sources should be flowing in.
This story really has expanded quite a bit read it all then decide.
If it's bullshit we'll find out soon enough,