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Mass. Man Accused Of Plotting Attack On Pentagon, Capitol -- MSNBC
Suspect planned violent 'jihad' against US, federal prosecutors say.
BOSTON — A Massachusetts man was arrested and charged Wednesday with plotting to attack the Pentagon and U.S. Capitol with a remote-controlled aircraft filled with plastic explosives, federal officials said.
Rezwan Ferdaus, 26, of Ashland, was also charged with attempting to provide material support and resources to al-Qaida in order to carry out attacks on U.S. soldiers stationed overseas.
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