FBI Investigating Texas Synagogue Attack as ‘Terrorism-Related Matter’
Posted on AllSides January 17th, 2022
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The FBI said late Sunday that it is investigating the taking of hostages at a Texas synagogue a day prior as a “terrorism-related matter.”
“This is a terrorism-related matter, in which the Jewish community was targeted, and is being investigated by the Joint Terrorism Task Force,” the bureau said.
Malik Faisal Akram, 44, a British national, stormed inside the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville, interrupting services and taking four hostages, authorities have said.
On a livestream, he was heard demanding the release of Pakistani-born Aafia Siddiqui, a neuroscientist who is serving an 86-year prison sentence after...
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