Afghan Man Pleads Guilty to Election Day Attack Plot in the US

Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, pleads guilty to planning a violent attack on Election Day 2024, facing up to 35 years in prison.

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Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, a 27-year-old Afghan man, pleaded guilty to terrorism-related charges in federal court for planning an Election Day attack in the US.

Tawhedi, who arrived in the US in September 2021 on a special immigration visa, was on parole at the time of his arrest.

He conspired with multiple individuals, including his brother-in-law, to acquire firearms and plan the attack targeting large crowds.

The FBI thwarted the attack, having monitored Tawhedi for over a month while he worked as a rideshare driver and at auto shops.

Tawhedi faces a potential sentence of up to 35 years in prison for his actions related to the Islamic State group.

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