August 08, 2007

FBI Seize Goose Creek Suspect's Computer

Okay, so is this now a full blown terror investigation? SP Times:

Investigators have removed computers from the family home of a University of South Florida student accused of having pipe bombs in his car, according to Ahmed Bedier, executive director of the Tampa chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.

He said the FBI contacted the parents of Yousseff Samir Megahed of 4959 Anniston Circle, Tampa, who were on vacation, and got permission to search their home. When they returned, their computers were gone.

Plot thickens. The story also suggests that one of his roommates, from Mauritania, has now left the country. I wonder if that should read fled the country?

I'm guessing the FBI is looking for jihad related material on his computer. Hat tip: Liz.

UPDATE: Dan Riehl has a related news video posted.


By Dr. Rusty Shackleford at August 8, 2007 09:09 AM | | l digg this