I sure like to know his name and (if relevant) what his religion is.
It sure the hell isn't Bob Smith.
Methodist, of course.
"I sure like to know his name and (if relevant) what his religion is."
I'm gonna go ahead and say he probably wasn't a Methodist...
"he wanted to commit acts of "violent jihad" against civilians."
Enuf said. I think his choice of words like "jihad" tells us all we need to know about his religion.
Chicago-Area Man Arrested for Allegedly Planning Mall Grenade Attack
By Andrew Cochran
Derrick Shareef, 22, of Rockford, IL (a Chicago suburb), a convert to Islam, was arrested Wednesday when he met with an undercover agent to trade stereo speakers for four hand grenades and a handgun. "Shareef was acting alone and not in concert with any terrorist group, authorities said. Officials said Shareef had been under investigation since September, when he told an acquaintance that 'he wanted to commit acts of violent jihad against targets in the United States as well as commit other crimes.'.. He was charged with one count of attempting to damage or destroy a building by fire or explosion and one count of attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction."
At a press conference today, the FBI agent in charge in Chicago, Robert Grant, said that Shareef was planning his attack for December 22, the Friday before Christmas, but there was no other threat associated with Mr. Shareef. Other potential targets that Shareef allegedly discussed included government facilities such as courthouses and city hall. Agent Grant said that this type of threat has been a point of focus since the London attacks in 2005. He also said the FBI tries to identify threats developing over the internet.
You can see the charging affidavit filed by the FBI here. It quotes Shareef from a video he made in case he died in the attack: "I am from America, and this tape is to let you guys know, who disbelieve in Allah, to let the enemies of Islam know, and to let the Muslims alike know that the time for jihad is now...be strong, oh Mujahideen...May Allah protect me on this mission we conduct...so do not cry, do not mourn for me."
This is another "lone wolf" alleged terrorist, similar to others which Daveed Gartenstein-Ross has written about on this site and elsewhere:
Daily Standard: The Problem of the Lone-Wolf Terrorist
Can Mohammed Taheri-Azar Be Prosecuted for a Terrorist Offense?
Derrick Shareef, of Rockford,