Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy sentenced to 40 years for plotting ISIS terrorist attacks in New York City. Continue reading →

“While the undercover’s violent and encouraging comments to Mr. El Bahnasawy no doubt advanced law-enforcement objectives, they also contributed to Mr. El Bahnasawy’s radicalization,” defence lawyers said. Continue reading →

Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy faces a possible life sentence next week, but his mother insists his case is not what it seems. Continue reading →

Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy, 20, of Mississauga, Ontario, pleaded guilty in 2016 to planning bombings and mass shootings at the request of a high-level member of the Islamic State group. Continue reading →

“I wanna create the next 9/11,” he told an undercover informant. Continue reading →

Abdulrahman El-Bahnasawy’s lawyers have asked for a short sentence for the Mississauga, Ont. resident so he can return to Canada to undergo mental health treatment and counselling. Continue reading →

Originally scheduled for March 1, Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy’s sentencing hearing was moved to April 9. Continue reading →

Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy confessed to an ISIS-inspired plot to target key New York City landmarks. Continue reading →

Unsealed court documents refer repeatedly to Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy’s struggles with drugs and unspecified mental health issues. Continue reading →

Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy conspired with ISIS operatives as well as contacts in Pakistan and the Philippines to build car bombs targeting critical areas of New York City. Continue reading →