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Pakistan: We Nabbed US-Born al-Qaeda Honcho

Adam Gadahn had released video praising Fort Hood shooter

By the Associated Press

Posted Mar 7, 2010 12:35 PM CST

(AP) – Pakistani intelligence officers say they have arrested Adam Gadahn, the American-born spokesman for al-Qaeda who was featured in a 25-minute video posted today calling for Muslim members of the armed services to carry out Fort Hood-style attacks. Speaking on condition of anonymity, two officers and a government official say Gadahn was arrested in the city of Karachi in recent days.

Gadahn, who has been wanted by the FBI since 2004, was charged with treason in 2006. There is a $1 million reward for information leading to his arrest or conviction. The arrest of Gadahn is a major victory in the US-led battle against al-Qaeda and will be taken as a sign that Pakistan is cooperating more fully with Washington. It follows the recent detentions of several Afghan Taliban commanders in Karachi.

Adam Gadahn, who has reportedly been arrested in Pakistan.
Adam Gadahn, who has reportedly been arrested in Pakistan.   (Anonymous)
Adam Gadahn in an English-language video released Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009.
Adam Gadahn in an English-language video released Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009.   (AP Photo/IntelCenter)
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riffran
Mar 8, 2010 9:32 AM CST
GITMO the asshat and waterboard the shit outta his sorry ass..then hang him
compudude86
Mar 8, 2010 9:18 AM CST
he looks strangely like dustin diamond (screech) with a long beard
JimW
Mar 8, 2010 5:42 AM CST
I say turn him loose, if they got him. In the streets of New York......

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