The North Carolina Jihad Cell and the Quantico Marine Base Plot

Released November 2009

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The Arrests
On July 22 2009 a North Carolina grand jury returned a sealed seven-count indictment against: 22, 2009, Daniel Patrick Boyd (aka Saifullah), 39, a U.S. citizen and N.C. resident Zakariya Boyd (aka Zak), 20, a U.S. citizen and N.C. resident and Daniel Boyds son Dylan Boyd, 22, a U.S. citizen and N.C. resident and Daniel Boyds son Hysen Sherifi, 24, a native of Kosovo and a U.S. legal permanent resident living in N.C. Anes Subasic 33 a naturalized U S citizen and N.C. resident Subasic, 33, U.S. NC Mohammad Omar Aly Hassan, 22, a U.S. citizen and N.C. resident Ziyad Yaghi, 21, a U.S. citizen and N.C. resident Jude Kenan Mohammad, 21, a U.S. citizen believed to be in Pakistan.

All were charged with conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists, as well as conspiracy to murder persons abroad. Daniel Boyd, Hysen Sherifi, and Zak Boyd were also charged with possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. Daniel and Dylan Boyd were charged with selling a firearm to a convicted felon. Daniel Boyd was charged with receiving a firearm through interstate commerce and two counts of making false statements in a terrorism investigation.1 The indictments were followed by raids and arrests on July 27, 2009 involving over 100 law enforcement officers, including four SWAT teams and an FBI Hostage Rescue Team. FBI spokeswoman Amy Thoreson commented, With what they are accused of planning, we wanted to take every precaution.2

WRAL.com 1) 2) U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Indictment, Filed July 22, 2009. Liz Robbins, FBI Watched Terror Suspects for Three Years, The New York Times, July 29, 2009.

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The Superseding I di t Th S di Indictment t

On September 24, 2009, a superseding indictment charged Daniel Boyd and Hysen Sherifi with conspiring to murder U S U.S. military personnel in a plot targeting the Marine Corps Base in Quantico, Virginia. Daniel and Zak Boyd and Sherifi Boyd were also charged with possession of weapons in furtherance of a crime of violence. Daniel Boyd was charged with providing a Ruger mini 14 rifle and .223 ammunition to a convicted felon.3
News 14 Carolina

These additional charges hammer home the grim reality that todays homegrown terrorists are not limiting their violent plans to locations overseas, but instead are willing to set their sights on American g p , g g citizens and American targets, right here at home - U.S. Attorney George E.B. Holding4

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U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Superseding Indictment, Filed September 24, 2009. U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Superseding Indictment, Filed September 24, 2009.

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Initial Focus: Overseas Jihad

March 11, 2006: Daniel Boyd traveled to Gaza and attempted to enter Palestine in order to introduce his son to individuals who also believed that violent jihad was a personal obligation on the part of every good Muslim. October 7, 2006: Ziyad Yaghi departed the U.S. for Jordan to engage in violent j , y g p g g jihad. June 12, 2007: Boyd and his son Zak traveled to Tel Aviv, Israel in an attempt to engage in violent jihad, but were denied entry and detained for two days. Ju e 3, 00 yad ag and o a ad Omar y assa depa ted a e g o e , s ae an attempt June 13, 2007: Ziyad Yaghi a d Mohammad O a Aly Hassan departed Raleigh for Tel Aviv, Israel in a atte pt to meet up with the Boyds and engage in violent jihad, but were denied entry. When the Boyds returned to the U.S. on July 18, 2007, Daniel lied to Customs and Border Protection agents by denying that he had intended to meet up with Ziyad Yaghi and Mohammad Omar Aly Hassan in Israel. He lied again regarding this question during an August 7, 2007 interview. April 18, 2008: In a conversation recorded by the FBI, Daniel Boyd tells Anes Subasic, I have two boys. They are leaving, leaving God willing And I need help to make a plan for them He continued Im asking now for you to help willingAnd them. continued, I m meto put these two people somewhere good. July 30, 2008: Hysen Sherifi traveled to Pristina, Kosovo to engage in violent jihad. October 7, 2008: Jude Kenan Mohammed departed the U.S. to travel to Pakistan to engage in violent jihad He is 7 US jihad. 5 the only member of the group who did not return to the U.S.

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U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Superseding Indictment, Filed September 24, 2009 and U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Government Exhibit 30, and Yonat Shimron, Wife Adamantly Denies Suicide Plot, News & Observer, July 29, 2009. The NEFA Foundation 2009

Shift in Focus: Domestic Jihad

According to DOJ, Daniel Boyd and Hysen Sherifi discussed potential targets in the United States. June 12, 2009: Boyd conducted reconnaissance at t e Marine Ju e , 00 oyd co ducted eco a ssa ce the a e Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia. June 22, 2009: Boyd reviewed maps of the base, which were to be used by members of the conspiracy to plan and coordinate an attack on Quantico. July 7, 2009: Boyd possessed a weapon with the intent it be used on Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia, states it was for the base. July 7, 2009: Boyd possessed ammunition with the intent it be used on Marine Corps Base Quantico stating it was to be used to attack Base, Quantico, used, to the Americans. DOJ alleged that It was part of the conspiracy that the defendants and their co-conspirators prepared to become mujahideen and die shahidthat is, as martyrs in the furtherance of violent jihad.6

Those participating in the conspiracy believed violent jihad was obligatory, and further believed that should their efforts to fight jihad overseas prove impossible, jihad would take place here in the United States - DOJ 7 If I don't leave this country soon, I'm going to make jihad right here in America Daniel Boyd 8
6) 7) 8) U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Superseding Indictment, Filed September 24, 2009. U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Superseding Indictment, Filed September 24, 2009. Sarah Ovaska and Mandy Locke, FBI Agent: Boyd Spoke of Jihad Right Here', News & Observer, August 5, 2009. The NEFA Foundation 2009

The Conspirators

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Daniel Patrick Boyd: Background

Four older siblings. Family moved regularly. Parents divorced when he was 7 and he spent time living in poverty. Mother married William Saddler, a Muslim Washington, D.C.-area lawyer who D.C. area influenced Daniels conversion at the age of 17. Played football at T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, VA Alexandria VA. Following high school, he married his girlfriend who converted shortly before their wedding. In October 1989, moved to Peshawar, with his brother Charles following shortly thereafter. Assisted Afghan refugees, working as a mechanic.9

Source: DOJ

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Mike Baker and Allen Breed, Alleged `Jihadist' Known as Friendly Store Owner, Associated Press, July 29, 2009 and Mandy Locke, Josh Shaffer, and Yonat Shimron, Contrasts Veil Terrorist Suspect, News & Observer, August 2, 2009. The NEFA Foundation 2009

Daniel Patrick Boyd: Background

June 1991: Boyd and his brother were accused of robbing the United Bank in Hayatabad. An FBI summary of a recorded May 2009 conversation between Boyd and a witness states: Boyd states that he was hitting the banks in Pakistan. That is how I got in jail over there--some brothers and I We would I. get 30 to 40 thousand rupies and give it to the mujahidin. We were also young and dumb and no[t] thinking straight. Boyd and his brother were arrested and found to be carrying Hezb-e-Islami membership cards. Convicted and sentenced to have right hands and left feet amputated. U.S. government intervention reportedly led to the overturning of the sentence and the Boyd brothers gained their freedom freedom.

Moved to Massachusetts after returning from Pakistan. According to an FBI summary of an interview with Boyd s Boyds son Dylan, when they moved to Massachusetts Dylan the family's Muslim practice began to fall apart. After a period of time of not following through on the Muslim practices, the family attempted to return to practicing Muslim.

Source: Chuck Liddy/Associated Press

Moved south in 1995.10

10) Mike Baker and Allen Breed, Alleged `Jihadist' Known as Friendly Store Owner, Associated Press, July 29, 2009 and Mandy Locke, Josh Shaffer, and Yonat Shimron, Contrasts Veil Terrorist Suspect, News & Observer, August 2, 2009 and U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, FBI Interview of Dylan Boyd, Filed August 25, 2009 and U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Government Exhibit 28. The NEFA Foundation 2009

Daniel Patrick Boyd: Background

With $50,000 in debt, filed for bankruptcy in 1999 while working as a metal framer in Raleigh. Incorporated Saxum Walls & Ceilings Inc in 2004 and worked on major projects with his sons Dylan and Zak assisting him. Purchased a 1,772-square-foot home in Willow Spring, N.C. i 2004 N C in 2004. In 2005, the FBI began investigating Boyd. p q 5 children. In April 2007, his son Luqman died in a car accident In 2007, opened the Blackstone Market so he could have a way to make a living on his own. As an FBI summary of a recorded conversation notes, this way, if y , y, he gets an order from Allah here or in Bosnia or Sudan or Alaska, he can obey it.
Boyds wife Sabrina
Source: CNN
11) Mike Baker and Allen Breed, Alleged `Jihadist' Known as Friendly Store Owner, Associated Press, July 29, 2009 and Mandy Locke, Josh Shaffer, and Yonat Shimron, Contrasts Veil Terrorist Suspect, News & Observer, August 2, 2009 and Sarah Ovaska and Mandy Locke, FBI Agent: Boyd Spoke of Jihad Right Here', News & Observer, August 5, 2009 and U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Government Exhibit 30. The NEFA Foundation 2009

Many young men congregated at the store. The market struggled and closed in 2008 11 2008.

Daniel Patrick Boyd: Weapons Purchases March 13, 2007: Ruger mini 14 long gun November 3, 2008: Mossburg 100 ATR .270 rifle and a Llama Comanche III , g .357 revolver November 6, 2008: Century Arms AK Sporter 7.62 x 39 rifle November 11, 2008: Ruger mini 30 7.62 x 39 rifle February 11, 2009: Ishmash SAGA .308 rifle y March 2, 2009: Century Arms Polish Tantal 5.45x39 rifle March 31 2009: Century Arms C91 rifle .308 31,2009: 308 April 3, 2009: Century Arms M70B1 7.62x34 rifle, a Ruger mini 14 5.56 rifle, and a Smith & Wesson MP15 .223 rifle12

12) U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Superseding Indictment, Filed September 24, 2009. The NEFA Foundation 2009

Daniel Patrick Boyd: Weapons Authorities seized 26 weapons from Boyds home during their search.13

Weapons seized by the FBI

Source: DOJ
13) Sarah Ovaska and Mandy Locke, FBI Agent: Boyd Spoke of Jihad Right Here', News & Observer, August 5, 2009. The NEFA Foundation 2009

Daniel Patrick Boyd: Weapons

Weapon seized by the FBI

Source: DOJ
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Weapon seized by the FBI

Source: DOJ

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Weapon seized by the FBI

Source: DOJ

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Daniel Patrick Boyd: Weapons

Weapon seized by the FBI

Source: DOJ

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Daniel Patrick Boyd: Weapons y p Authorities seized more than 27,000 rounds of ammunition from Boyds home.14

Ammunition seized by the FBI

Source: DOJ
14) Sarah Ovaska and Mandy Locke, FBI Agent: Boyd Spoke of Jihad Right Here', News & Observer, August 5, 2009. The NEFA Foundation 2009

Daniel Patrick Boyd: Weapons y p

Armor piercing ammunition seized by the FBI

Source: DOJ

After discussing firing an armor piercing round into a metal plate, Boyd said, just imagine what it could do if you shoot [some]one in a [bulletproof] vest15
15) U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Government Exhibit 33. The NEFA Foundation 2009

Daniel Patrick Boyd: Weapons y p

Ammunition and gear seized from Boyds truck by the FBI

Source: DOJ

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Weapons seized by the FBI

Source: DOJ
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Weapons seized by the FBI

Source: DOJ

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Weapons seized by the FBI

Source: DOJ

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Trench in Boyds house allegedly used for hiding weapons

Source: DOJ

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Daniel Patrick Boyd: Other Notable Items Seized in Search Authorities seized $13,000 in cash from Boyds home.16

Boyds Willow Spring house

Source: News 14 Carolina

Interior of Boyds home

Source: DOJ
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16) Sarah Ovaska and Mandy Locke, FBI Agent: Boyd Spoke of Jihad Right Here', News & Observer, August 5, 2009.

Daniel Patrick Boyd: Other Notable Items Seized in Search y

Bunker dug out behind Boyds deck

Source: DOJ

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Daniel Patrick Boyd: Other Notable Items Seized in Search y

Lookout above Boyds house

Source: DOJ
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Daniel P t i k B d Oth N t bl It D i l Patrick Boyd: Other Notable Items Seized i S S i d in Search h

Gas masks
Source: DOJ

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Daniel P t i k B d Oth N t bl It D i l Patrick Boyd: Other Notable Items Seized i S S i d in Search h

Basic chemistry book

Source: DOJ

Government terrorism response guide

Source: DOJ

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Daniel Patrick Boyd: Training y g

An FBI agent testified during Boyds bail hearing that Boyd admitted attending training camps in Connecticut in the late 1980s. 1989-1992: Traveled to Pakistan and Afghanistan where he received military style training in terrorist training camps for the pu pose o e gag g purpose of engaging in violent jihad. Following o e t j ad o o g this training, Boyd claims to have fought in Afghanistan. June 10, 2009: Boyd, Hysen Sherifi, and Zak y y Boyd practiced military tactics and the use of weapons on private property in Caswell County, North Carolina. July 7, 2009: Boyd, Hysen Sherifi, and Zak Boyd practiced military tactics and the use of weapons on private property in Caswell County, North Carolina.17

Source: County Bureau of Identification

It's clear from the indictment that the overt acts in the conspiracy were escalating. - U.S. Attorney George E.B. Holding18
17) Josh Shaffer, FBI: Boyd Said He Attended Terror Camps, News & Observer, August 4, 2009 and U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Superseding Indictment, Filed September 24, 2009. 18) USA Today, July 27, 2009. The NEFA Foundation 2009

Daniel Patrick Boyd: Radicalization of Others y

DOJ alleged that It was further a part of the conspiracy that certain of the defendants radicalized others, mostly young muslims or converts to Islam, to believe in fard ayn, the idea that violent jihad was a personal obligation on the part of every good muslim. as e ery m slim According to DOJ, Boyd stopped attending services at the masjids (muslim houses of worship) in the Raleigh, North Carolina area due to ideological differences. An FBI summary of a recorded conversation notes that Boyd does not to go to the local Masjids Boyd Masjids because he would argue with those people, and he is afraid he will punch them in the nose. One mosque that Boyd cut ties with was the Jamaat Ibad Ar-Rahman. DOJ noted that Boyd and others, known and unknown, met for Friday prayer at the Boyd home. Addressing a June 2009 gathering at his home, Boyd said they could not meet in a normal Masjid because of the Kuffar and the things the other Muslims are going to say say. Boyd felt that he had a moral obligation to pass along his knowledge of Islam to others.19

Jamaat Ibad Ar-Rahman

Source: AP

19) U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Superseding Indictment, Filed September 24, 2009. and U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Exhibit 27 and U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Exhibit 30 and U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Exhibit 32. The NEFA Foundation 2009

Daniel Patrick Boyd: Radicalization of Others y

On June 26, 2009, Boyd addressed several members of his family, including his wife, and his sons Dylan and Zak. He said: We do not let anybody trash talk the Mujahideen We trash-talk who came before us, in any way, shape or form. The American troops even occupy our 2 holy sites, Mecca and Medina. They are helping the Jews at our third holy site; Al Aqsa Mosque in JerusalemThe blood Al-Aqsa Jerusalem The of the Muslims has become cheap in the world market. This is because the Muslims have abandoned jihad. If Muslims leave Jihad, Allah will humiliate them until they return to their Deen when you leave Jihad you Deenwhen Jihad, leave Islam. What is wrong with you that you dont fight for the cause of Allah. Allah knows, I love jihadrejoice at the opportunity to punish the Kuffar Achieve a high station of honor, Kuffar. honor Allah has placed on the Mujahid. Authorities seized The Palestinians Holocaust, In the

Flyer seized from Boyds house

Source: DOJ

Shade of the Quran, Jihad in Islam, and Usama Bin Laden s Ladens 1998 Fatwah Urging Jihad Against Americans Fatwah Americans from Boyds home.20

20) U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Exhibit 32 and U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, In the Matter of the Search of 134 Lakeside Circle, Willow Spring, The NEFA Foundation 2009 North Carolina, Filed August 18, 2009.

Daniel Patrick Boyd: Financing Jihad y g According to DOJ, It was a part of the conspiracy to raise money to support the defendants efforts in training and provision of personnel, and to disguise the destination of such monies from the donors 21 donors. An FBI summary of a recorded May 2009 conversation between Boyd and a witness states: Boyd states that the fact of the matter is, is that these dope boys [drug dealers], they be carrying a lot of money. Boyd states that they should snatch it from them and use it for the 'sake of Allah.If you take it, send it to the mujahidinHe wants ten grand and up." During the same conversation, Boyd discusses robbing banks to fund jihad and strike the corrupt society: Hitting the Wells Fargo trucks and banks, that money is insured. They have to pay the people who had the money. Those people d ' get h l don't hurt. The banks get hurt and the b ki system i the main Th b k h d h banking is h i ammunition for the Kuffaryou get in and out of a bank in 3 minutes or less, thats a good deal. You get in and out in 2 minutes or less, some of the cops cant even react.22

21) U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Superseding Indictment, Filed September 24, 2009. 22) U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Government Exhibit 28.

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Daniel Patrick Boyd: Concern with Operational Security y p y An FBI summary of a recorded April 2008 conversation between Boyd and Anes Subasic at Boyds Blackstone Market states: During their discussion, Boyd asks Anes if he has his phone on and Anes answers yes. Boyd asks why then tells Anes on, yes not to bring it in there because you have to be smart.Anes says he checked the phone, and Boyd replies, no problem. Boyd says he has to be cautious because his blood brother, who was a SEAL for 20 years and has worked for the Department of Defense for the past 13 years, knows a lot about what they do and why they do it. Anes says he knows, too, because the speaker phone on a cell phone can listen in the room when someone is on the line after you think you have hung up They go on to discuss the GPS feature of Anes cell phone and how up. Anes it could be wired as a transceiver to transmit his cell phone conversations. Subasic subsequently told Boyd, your store is probably not safe. Th same day, Boyd used coded l That d B d d d d language to d describe hi sons preparedness ib his d when talking to Subasic: all of those superficial changes dont change what is inside the heart of that car. It is still a Porsche and this one is still a Land Rover.23 He also called weapons tools to deter investigators.24 p g

23) U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Government Exhibit 30. 24) Sarah Ovaska and Mandy Locke, FBI Agent: Boyd Spoke of Jihad Right Here', News & Observer, August 5, 2009.

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Daniel Patrick Boyd: Military Connections

Father was a U.S. Marine Corps Captain decorated with 4 Purple Hearts. According to Dylan Boyd, one of his fathers brothers works for the Pentagon in Washington, D. C., writing stuff for the government. government Additionally, Dylan Boyd reported that his fathers wifes brother also has a clearance and works at the Pentagon. Daniel Boyds pickup truck had a Support our Troops bumper sticker Troops sticker.

Boyds house

Source: AP /News & Observer

He was probably one of the best people I've ever known, if not THE best person I've ever known A customer and friend I ve known If he's a terrorist, he's the nicest terrorist I ever met in my life - Boyds neighbor26
26) Mike Baker and Allen Breed, Alleged Jihadist' Known as Friendly Store Owner, Associated Press, July 29, 2009 and Mandy Locke, Josh Shaffer, and Yonat Shimron, Contrasts Veil Terrorist Suspect, News & Observer, August 2, 2009 and U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, FBI Interview of Dylan Boyd, Filed August 25, 2009.

Hysen Sherifi y
April 28, 2008: Received an email from Daniel Boyd with attached literature extolling the virtues of dying shahid. June 7, 2008: Provided Daniel Boyd with $500 to be used to help fund violent jihad overseas. June 17 2008: Daniel Boyd showed him how to 17, use and operate an AK-47 in Boyds living room. July 30, 2008: Traveled to Pristina Kosovo to 30 Pristina, to engage in violent jihad. Married while there. Wife is pregnant. April 5, 2009: Returned to the United States for 5 Returned the purpose of soliciting funds and personnel to support the mujahideen. Scheduled to fly back to Kosovo on July 30, 2009, but was arrested before he could.27

Source: DOJ

27) Boyd's Co-Defendants' Histories Come to Light, News & Observer, August 5, 2009 and U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Superseding Indictment, Filed September 24, 2009. The NEFA Foundation 2009

Hysen Sherifi y
June 10, 2009: Boyd, Sherifi, and Zak Boyd practiced military tactics and the use of weapons on private property in Caswell County, North Carolina Carolina. July 7, 2009: Boyd, Sherifi, and Zak Boyd practiced military tactics and the use of weapons o p ate p ope ty in Caswell Cou ty, eapo s on private property Cas e County, North Carolina. Search of his home yielded a call to jihad book and a tape labeled can democracy survive the world between jihad and mcworld mcworld. 2003 Sanderson High School graduate. Attended Wake Tech until 2007.28

Source: DOJ

28) U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, In the Matter of the Search of 1320 E Steinbeck Drive, Raleigh, NC, Filed July 30 2,009 and Boyd's Co-Defendants' Histories Come to Light, News & Observer, August 5, 2009 and U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Superseding Indictment, Filed September 24, 2009 . The NEFA Foundation 2009

Dylan Boyd y y
According to a summary of his FBI interview: Boyd considers himself to he a Muslim first and then an American as he was born in the United States, but he does not recognize the government of the United States as it is a kuffar government. Boyd referred to the FBI as being the kuffar and stated the FBI has it in for all Muslims Boyd has Muslims. Boyd cited a situation in Virginia where individuals were playing paint ball and yelled allah akbar and the person who yelled it is still in jail because he said it. Boyd was asked what jihad means to him. Boyd replied that it means fighting for the sake of God which is exactly what the Koran says. Boyd reiterated that he believes and agrees to 100 p percent of what the Koran says. Boyd again y y g explained that Muslims have to be ready in case they are attacked. Boyd then went on to state that the American army now overseas are raping and killing their sisters. Jihad is right to protect your Muslim sisters.29

Source: DOJ S

29) U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, FBI Interview of Dylan Boyd, Filed August 25, 2009 . Note: Boyd is referencing the Virginia paintball jihad network, whose members were convicted of an array of crimes, including conspiring to wage war against the United States and providing material support to Lashkar-e-Taiba . The NEFA Foundation 2009

Dylan Boyd y y
According to a summary of his FBI interview: Boyd was asked what he felt about the attacks which occurred on September 11 Boyd believed 11. that September 11 was a[n] inside job that was set up to alter the marketsBoyd stated after he saw the Loose Change video, he believed September 11 was an inside job. Boyd acknowledged being present and conducting surveillance at the bookstore in Cary a while back when his father met with the FBI. Boyd was asked why he was there conducting surveillance. Boyd replied that he was there with y p Zak and they were not going to let anyone take their father away.

In March 2008, he told his father that he looked around p g at some of the executive protection agenciessomewill even send you to Russia to study intelligence and be trained one-on-one to be a bodyguard to a top government official-or to knock out someone elses top government official.30

Source: DOJ

30) U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, FBI Interview of Dylan Boyd, Filed August 25, 2009 and U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Government Exhibit 29. The NEFA Foundation 2009

Dylan Boyd
In March 2008, Dylan and Daniel Boyd discussed the launch, presumably of an attack, and then his subsequent capture: Daniel says Dylan should then head out until they capture him. Dylan asks, You think him asks You they will? Daniel replies, definitely. And when they do, you kiss the groundand say Thanks be to Godand God is the greatest. Was armed at the time of his arrest and resisted arrest. FBI canine bit him on right arm during struggle struggle. Spent time in Pakistan as a youth. West Johnston High School graduate. Played in the band. Attended N.C. State University for 2 years, studying Psychology. Psychology Interested in becoming a doctor. Worked as a phlebotomist at WakeMed Raleigh Campus. Married for six months and then divorced. Remarried and wife is pregnant. Lived with his parents. Reported having complete trust and confidence in his father about everything and anything.31

Source: WRAL

31) Friends, Lawyers: Terror Suspects Don't Fit Profile, WRAL, July 29, 2009 and Boyd's Co-Defendants' Histories Come to Light, News & Observer, August 5, 2009 and U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, FBI Interview of Dylan Boyd, Filed August 25, 2009 . The NEFA Foundation 2009

Zakariya Boyd y y
June 10, 2009: Boyd, Sherifi, and his father practiced military tactics and the use of weapons on private property in Caswell County, North Carolina. July 7, 2009: Boyd, Sherifi, and his father practiced military tactics and the use of i d ili i d h f weapons on private property in Caswell County, North Carolina. National H N ti l Honor S i t member at West Society b tW t Johnston High School. Eagle Scout.32 g

Source: DOJ

32) Boyd's Co-Defendants' Histories Come to Light, News & Observer, August 5, 2009 and U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Superseding Indictment, Filed September 24, 2009 . The NEFA Foundation 2009

Zakariya Boyd y y
According to his brother Dylan, there was a period that Zak lost his focus on practicing Islam and like himself started drinking alcohol and dating girls. Boyd was asked what specifically changed Zak and brought him back to the Muslim practices. Boyd stated that Zak got scared of The Fire Man g and therefore came back to the Muslim beliefs. Boyd explained that The Fire Man referred to hell. Withdrew from UNC-Pembroke because of his distaste for party atmosphere. Worked at CVS, Cracker Barrel, and Ruby Tuesday. Lived with his parents.33

Source: WRAL.com

33) Boyd's Co-Defendants' Histories Come to Light, News & Observer, August 5, 2009 and U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, FBI Interview of Dylan Boyd, Filed August 25, 2009 . The NEFA Foundation 2009

Ziyad Jimmy Yaghi

October 7, 2006: Departed the U.S. for Jordan to engage in violent jihad. June 13, 2007: Departed Raleigh for Tel Aviv, Israel in an attempt to engage in violent jihad Denied entry vacationed jihad. entry, in Jordan and Egypt, and returned to the U.S. on July 16, 2007.34 - Following this trip, rumors of Yaghis interest in jihad spread in Raleighs Muslim community and Yaghi g y g eventually cut off contact with Daniel Boyd.35 An associate from their mosque said the following regarding Yaghi and Omar Aly Hassan: When it came to something like suicide bombing, they would say, 'If it's a benefit for th Muslims th something lik th t can b b fit f the M li then thi like that be permissible. Yaghi and Hassan also praised Usama Bin Laden. The associate added, You could tell they were being influenced by somebody.36 Yaghi was introduced to Dylan Boyd by Omar Aly Hassan, who attended North Carolina State with Boyd. For a period of time, Yaghi and Hassan frequently visited Boyds house to hangout and learn more about the deen or faith.37
Source: DOJ

34) U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Superseding Indictment, Filed September 24, 2009 and Boyd's Co-Defendants' Histories Come to Light, News & Observer, August 5, 2009. 35) Sarah Ovaska and Mandy Locke, FBI Agent: Boyd Spoke of Jihad Right Here', News & Observer, August 5, 2009. 36) Jeanne Meserve, Terrorism Suspects' Acquaintance Wasn't Surprised' by Arrest, CNN, August 1, 2009. 37) U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, FBI Interview of Dylan Boyd, Filed August 25, 2009 . The NEFA Foundation 2009

Ziyad Jimmy Yaghi Attended Athens Drive High School and took GED classes at Wake Tech. W k d i th I l i A Worked in the Islamic Association of i ti f Raleighs kitchen on Fridays. Lived with his mother in Raleigh. g Pled guilty to felonious restraint charges for his involvement in the December 28, 2008 gunpoint robbery 28 of an acquaintance. Wanted for copper pipe theft in Texas.38
Source: Facebook

38) Sarah Ovaska, Terror Arrests Werent First Brush with Law, News & Observer, July 29, 2009 and Boyd's Co-Defendants' Histories Come to Light, News & Observer, August 5, 2009. The NEFA Foundation 2009

Ziyad Jimmy Yaghi

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Ziyad Jimmy Yaghi y y g

Source: Facebook

Likely martyr

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Source: Facebook

God willing

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Mohammad Omar Aly Hassan

June 13, 2007: Departed Raleigh for Tel Aviv, Israel in an attempt to engage in violent jihad. Denied entry, vacationed in Jordan and Egypt, and returned to the U S o Ju y , 00 U.S. on July 21, 2007.39
Following this trip, rumors of Hassans interest in jihad spread in Raleighs Muslim community and he cut off contact with Daniel Boyd.40

An associate from his mosque said the following regarding Hassan and Ziyad Yaghi: When it came to something like suicide bombing, they would say, 'If it's a benefit for the Muslims then something like that can be p permissible. Hassan and Yaghi also praised Usama Bin g p Laden. The associate added, You could tell they were being influenced by somebody.41 Attended North Carolina State with Dylan Boyd, who he introduced to Ziyad Yaghi. For a period of time, Hassan and Yaghi frequently visited Boyds h d Y hi f tl i it d B d house to h t hangout t and learn more about the deen or faith.42

Source: DOJ

39) U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Superseding Indictment, Filed September 24, 2009 and Boyd's Co-Defendants' Histories Come to Light, News & Observer, August 5, 2009. 40) Sarah Ovaska and Mandy Locke, FBI Agent: Boyd Spoke of Jihad Right Here', News & Observer, August 5, 2009. 41) Jeanne Meserve, Terrorism Suspects' Acquaintance Wasn't Surprised' by Arrest, CNN, August 1, 2009. 42) U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, FBI Interview of Dylan Boyd, Filed August 25, 2009 . The NEFA Foundation 2009

Mohammad Omar Aly Hassan

2005 Cary High School graduate. Pled guilty to misdemeanor false imprisonment charge for his indirect involvement in the December 28, 2008 gunpoint robbery of an acquaintance. Convicted for marijuana possession and assaulting his girlfriend. Engaged to be married to the daughter on an Islamic Association of Raleigh executive committee member.43

Yaghi and Hassan

Source: Facebook

43) Sarah Ovaska, Terror Arrests Werent First Brush with Law, News & Observer, July 29, 2009 and Boyd's Co-Defendants' Histories Come to Light, News & Observer, August 5, 2009. The NEFA Foundation 2009

Mohammad Omar Aly Hassan

Hassans Facebook page

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Anes Subasic
February

2007: Spent $995 to attend a Las Vegas training seminar that discussed how to perform executions, beheadings and p , g 44 escape capture. April 18, 2008: Engaged in a coded conversation with Daniel Boyd in which y they discussed preparing to send two individuals overseas to engage in violent jihad. The same day, the two discussed what it means to be a good citizen and g how it conflicts with being a good Muslim.45 A September 2009 search of his home turned up ammunition, knives, an empty super sniper rifle scope box, 21 credit cards, counterterrorism literature, and CDs labeled September 11, 2001. He also had a concealed h d l d handgun permit.46 i

Source: DOJ

44) Sarah Ovaska and Mandy Locke, FBI Agent: Boyd Spoke of Jihad Right Here', News & Observer, August 5, 2009. 45) U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Superseding Indictment, Filed September 24, 2009 and U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Government Exhibit 30. 46) U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, In the Matter of the Search of 248 Adefield Lance, Holly Springs, North Carolina. The NEFA Foundation 2009

Anes Subasic
Reportedly has been charged with attempted
murder, extortion, and robbery in Bosnia. Lived with his father a Bosnian refugee who father, struggled financially and who was in poor health. Mothers death from cancer reportedly deeply impacted him. Commenting on his increased piousness, a friend said, I thought it was a phase. We thought it was all talk47 A summary of Dylan Boyds FBI interview stated, Subasicdoes not believe that Boyd and his family know what they are talking about when it comes to Muslim practicesSubasic is very regimented about the basics of Islam and they have to be a certain way. Subasic no longer comes around BOYD's house.Boyd admits his family does not tell him everything because they do not want to create another witness.48
Authorities search Subasics home
Source: News 14 Carolina

47) Kosovo Albanian Terrorist Innocent Says Bosnian Friend, Serbianna, July 29, 2009 and Boyd's Co-Defendants' Histories Come to Light, News & Observer, August 5, 2009. 48) U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, FBI Interview of Dylan Boyd, Filed August 25, 2009 . The NEFA Foundation 2009

Jude Kenan Mohammad

October 7, 2008: Departed the U.S. to travel to Pakistan to engage in violent j jihad. October 13, 2008: Arrested at the border of Mohmand agency and Charsadda, north of Peshawar. The , arresting officer remarked, He said he had come to visit a friend. I thought he looked like a Taliban spy. Possessed a laptop and knife hidden in his shoe at the p p time of arrest. Missed scheduled court appearance in Charsadda in September 2009. p Whereabouts currently unknown.49
Source: FBI

49) Declan Walsh and Daniel Nassaw, American Jihad or FBI Blunder? The Riddle of the 'North Carolina Taliban, The Guardian, September 3, 2009 and Robert Mackey, Wanted in North Carolina, American Disappears in Pakistan, The New York Times, September 4, 2009 and U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Superseding Indictment, Filed September 24, 2009 . The NEFA Foundation 2009

Jude Kenan Mohammad

His Pakistani father is from Dara Adam Khel and met his mother, who converted to Islam, while studying for his law degree in New York. The couple spent a number of years in Pakistan where Mohammads fathers family owned five gas stations and a fuel distribution firm. Jude eventually moved back to the U.S. with y his mother. Lived with his sister in Raleigh. Described as a pretty typical teenager partying, drinking and dating girls who was was very popular, cool as hell was popular hell. Became increasingly devout less than 2 years ago. Dylan Boyd reported first meeting him in 2007.50

The location of Mohammads arrest

Source: Declan Walsh/The Guardian

50) Declan Walsh and Daniel Nassaw, American Jihad or FBI Blunder? The Riddle of the 'North Carolina Taliban, The Guardian, September 3, 2009 and U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, FBI Interview of Dylan Boyd, Filed August 25, 2009 . The NEFA Foundation 2009

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Key Takeaways y y
As David S. Kris, Assistant Attorney General for National Security, remarked: "This case underscores the potential threat that U.S. citizens with foreign fighter experience pose upon returning to the United States, specifically in terms of inciting other U.S.-based individuals to follow their example. They return from conflict zones with combat experience, a network of contacts overseas and strong credibility withrecruits seeking an authority figure."51 p g y g y g FBI Director Robert Mueller, referencing the Boyd case and others, added, We have learned that it can take years before individuals with foreign fighter experience begin to develop a radicalization network.52

Case represents another example of sons adopting their father s jihadist belief systems. A 2004 Canadian Security fathers systems Intelligence Service report, classified SECRET and leaked to the public, pointed out that "there are a number of young men living in Canada who are the sons of known Islamic extremists and who have adopted a jihadist mentality...In most cases, these young men are the product of an upbringing by Islamic radicals who want their sons to follow in their footsteps."53 Rhetoric of a war against Muslims consistently used as a radicalization tool. (Ex: Dylan Boyd believed that the FBI has it in for all Muslims.) Continued focus on military targets within the U.S. (Ex: The Arkansas recruiting station shooting, the plot to target recruitment offices in southern California the Fort Dix plot and the recently foiled plot to attack the National California, plot, 54 Guard air base in Newburgh, N.Y.) Continued trend of homegrown extremists training domestically, often in rural or mountainous areas. (Ex: Daniel Boyd, Hysen Sherifi, and Zak Boyd practiced military tactics and the use of weapons on private property in Caswell Co nty Cas ell County, North Carolina ) Terrorists have demonstrated a particularly strong affinity for paintball in recent Carolina. ) ha e partic larly years.
51) 52) 53) 54) Carrie Johnson and Spencer S. Hsu, From Suburban D.C. Childhood To Indictment on Terror Charges, The Washington Post, July 29, 2009. Testimony of FBI Director Robert Mueller before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, September 30, 2009. http://nefafoundation.org/miscellaneous/FeaturedDocs/CSIS_SonsOfTheFather.pdf . More information on these plots can be found at http://www.nefafoundation.org/targetamerica.html.

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