Naser Jason Abdo, a Muslim-American soldier, was convicted by a jury in Waco today of attempting to blow up a restaurant in Killeen that was popular among soldiers at Fort Hood. The Associated Press
The Waco jury convicted Pfc. Naser Jason Abdo of the most serious charge, attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction, which could land him in prison for life. Abdo also was convicted of attempted murder of U.S. officers or employees, and four counts of possessing a weapon in furtherance of a federal crime of violence.
The Austin-American Statesman sent a reporter to cover the trial and . None of them would talk to reporters afterwards.
Prior to last year, Abdo was because of his efforts to avoid deployment to Afghanistan as a conscientious objector.
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