December 09, 2009
"Charminghardnut", Others Convicted on Terror Charges in UK
Online he was known as "charminghardnut" -- you're welcome -- but in the meat world he was known Adam Khatib, a 23 year old a factory worker from east London. That nickname seems appropriate as Khatib is being sent to prison for his role in a plot to blow up transatlantic airlines. In prison he will undoubtedly use that nickname once more -- you're welcome, again.
His co-conspirators, Nabeel Hussain and Shamin Uddin, were also convicted on related charges.
BBC:
"Khatib may not have been informed of the ultimate target, namely passenger aircraft... all that was required of him was an agreement to play his part in bringing about the murder of others."Three more in jail, many many more to go.The court heard that Khatib had became fascinated by radical Islam as a teenager.
Signing one of his school assignments "Adam Osama Bin Laden," Khatib became a cause for concern to teachers worried about his increasingly extreme views, including anti-Semitic outbursts in the classroom.
After leaving school he befriended Ali, who is six years older. Ali egged on his younger charge and in June 2005 he took him to Pakistan. ...
They were there at the same time as Assad Sarwar, who is now serving a life sentence for his part as the chief bomb-maker in the conspiracy. Sarwar admitted learning to make bombs in Pakistan.
Soon after Ali and Khatib returned to the UK, the plot became operational...
At his home officers found jihadi videos including the recorded last will and testament of one of the 9/11 bombers.
Also, I just Googled "charminghardnut" and my eyes, they burn!
Thanks to Howie.
