MIAMI — Jose Padilla, the Brooklyn, N.Y.-born convert to Islam whom the government once accused of plotting to detonate a radioactive "dirty bomb" in the United States, was sentenced Tuesday to 17 years and four months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to help Islamic jihadist fighters abroad.
The sentence was a setback for the government, which had requested life in prison, the maximum.
With time served and good behavior, the 37-year-old could be free around age 50.
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Jose Padilla, why does that name sound familiar and not in the sense of this story. It’s like I’ve heard it before.
Terrorism conspirator gets 17 years
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Terrorism conspirator gets 17 years
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French Commando 11-83
LRSLC Class 5-87
U.S. Army 1980-1984 and 1987-1990
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French Commando 11-83
LRSLC Class 5-87
U.S. Army 1980-1984 and 1987-1990
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“Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.”
George S. Patton