Philadelphia Teen Charged with Terrorism for Alleged Bomb-Making and Targeting LGBTQ Parade
Muhyyee-Ud-din Abdul-Rahman, 18, aimed to join terrorist groups in Syria and had conducted bomb tests near his home, prosecutors say.
- Abdul-Rahman was arrested in August 2023 and has been in custody since, with bail set at $5 million.
- Authorities allege he communicated with terrorist groups KTJ and HTS, both affiliated with Al-Qaeda, expressing a desire to become a bomb-maker.
- Prosecutors claim he conducted at least 12 bomb tests and had materials to create devices with a blast radius of several hundred yards.
- Investigations revealed searches related to the Philadelphia Pride parade, nuclear power plants, and military bases, indicating potential targets.
- A judge ruled that Abdul-Rahman will be tried as an adult due to the severity of the charges, which include possessing weapons of mass destruction and conspiracy.