New York man accused of plotting Times Square terrorist attack
Man bought illegal weapons as part of plan to kill police officers and civilians in a terrorist attack, according to US attorney
A New York man praised Osama Bin Laden and talked about killing police officers as he plotted an attack on Times Square, one of the most crowded crossroads in the city, prosecutors said on Friday.
Ashiqul Alam, 22, from the Jackson Heights area of Queens, was charged with illegally acquiring firearms as part of a murderous plan, federal officials said.