The FBI and the New York Police Department prevented a 2016 terrorist attack in New York City inspired by the Islamic State, federal prosecutors announced Friday.
Unsealed charges show Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy, 19, Talha Haroon, 19, and Russell Salic, 37, allegedly planned to organize bombings and shootings in New York City during Ramadhan in support of the Islamic State. Releasing bombs in Times Square and the New York City subway system, and shooting civilians at concert venues were included in the plans.
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