Maximum prison sentences for 2 brothers in terror plot

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AP Miami
Last Updated : Jun 11 2015 | 8:22 PM IST
Two Pakistani-born brothers were sentenced to the maximum possible prison sentences after pleading guilty in Florida to charges of organizing a terror plot against New York City landmarks.
US District Judge Beth Bloom today sent 22-year-old Raees Alam Qazi to prison for 35 years. His 32-year-old brother, Sheheryar Alam Qazi, got 20 years. They pleaded guilty in March to terrorism-related charges including conspiracy to provide material support.
The brothers also admitted to assaulting two US marshals while in custody.
The alleged plot never got beyond planning stages. The FBI says Raees Qazi traveled to the New York in 2012 to scout targets but didn't attempt any attacks. He was arrested after returning to Broward County, Florida, where the brothers lived.
Key evidence includes FBI wiretap and communications intercepts.
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First Published: Jun 11 2015 | 8:22 PM IST

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