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The North Carolina Jihad Cell and

the Quantico Marine Base Plot

Released November 2009

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The Arrests, ,

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 Anes Subasic, , . . . . 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 aterrorism investigation.1

The indictments were followed by raids and arrests on July 27, 2009 involving over 100 law enforcement officers, including fourSWAT teams and an FBI Hostage Rescue Team. FBI spokeswoman Amy Thoreson commented, With what they are accused ofplanning, we wanted to take every precaution.2

1) U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Indictment, Filed July 22, 2009.2) Liz Robbins, FBI Watched Terror Suspects for Three Years, The New York Times, July 29, 2009.

WRAL.com

The NEFA Foundation 2009


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Th S di I di t t On September 24, 2009, a superseding

indictment charged Daniel Boyd and HysenSherifi

The Superseding Indictment

Sherifi . .military personnel in a plot targeting theMarine Corps Base in Quantico, Virginia.

Daniel and Zak Boyd and Sherifi Boyd werealso charged with possession of weapons infurtherance of a crime of violence.

Daniel Boyd was charged with providing aRuger mini 14 rifle and .223 ammunition to aconvicted felon.3

News 14 Carolina

These additional charges hammer home the grim reality that todays homegrown terrorists are notlimitin their violent lans to locations overseas but instead are willin to set their si hts on American

citizens and American targets, right here at home - U.S. Attorney George E.B. Holding4

3) U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Superseding Indictment, Filed September 24, 2009.4) 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


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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 toindividuals who also believed that violentjihadwas a personal obligation on the part of every good Muslim.

October 7, 2006: Zi ad Ya hi de arted the U.S. for Jordan to en a e in violent ihad. June 12, 2007: Boyd and his son Zak traveled to Tel Aviv, Israel in an attempt to engage in violent jihad, butwere denied entry and detained for two days.

June 13, 2007: Zi ad Ya hi and Mohammad Omar Al Hassan de arted Ralei h for Tel Aviv Israel in an attem tu e 3, 00to 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 inIsrael.

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 , . ,

meto put these two people somewhere good.

July 30, 2008: Hysen Sherifi traveled to Pristina, Kosovo to engage in violent jihad. October 7 2008 ctober 7, 2008 . . .the only member of the group who did not return to the U.S.5

5) 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, andYonat Shimron, Wife Adamantly Denies Suicide Plot, News & Observer, July 29, 2009. The NEFA Foundation 2009


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Shift in Focus: Domestic JihadAccording to DOJ, Daniel Boyd and Hysen Sherifi discussedpotential targets in the United States.

June 12, 2009: Bo d conducted reconnaissance at the Marineu e , 00Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia.

June 22, 2009: Boyd reviewed maps of the base, which were to beused by members of the conspiracy to plan and coordinate an attackon Quantico.

July 7, 2009: Boyd possessed a weapon with the intent it be usedon Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia, states it was for the base.

July 7, 2009: Boyd possessed ammunition with the intent it be used, , ,

the Americans.

DOJ alleged that It was part of the conspiracy that the defendantsand their co-conspirators prepared to become mujahideen and dieshahidthat 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 effortsto 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) U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Superseding Indictment, Filed September 24, 2009.7) U.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Superseding Indictment, Filed September 24, 2009.8) 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: Background Four older siblings.

Family moved regularly.

Daniel Patrick Boyd: Background

Parents divorced when he was 7 and he

spent time living in poverty.

Mother married William Saddler, a MuslimWashin ton D.C.-area law er whoinfluenced Daniels conversion at the ageof 17.

Played football at T.C. Williams High School, .

Following high school, he married hisgirlfriend who converted shortly beforetheir wedding.

In October 1989, moved to Peshawar, withhis brother Charles following shortlythereafter. Assisted Afghan refugees,working as a mechanic.9

Source: DOJ

9) 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


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Daniel Patrick Boyd: Background June 1991: Boyd and his brother were accused of robbing

the United Bank in Hayatabad. An FBI summary of a recordedMay 2009 conversation between Boyd and a witness states:Boyd states that he was hitting the banks in Pakistan. That is

-- .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 becarrying Hezb-e-Islami membership cards. Convictedand sentenced to have right hands and left feetamputated.

U.S. government intervention reportedly led to theoverturning of the sentence and the Boyd brothers.

Moved to Massachusetts after returning from Pakistan.

According to an FBI summary of an interview with ,

the family's Muslim practice began to fall apart. After aperiod of time of not following through on the Muslimpractices, the family attempted to return to practicingMuslim.

Moved south in 1995.10Source: Chuck Liddy/Associated Press

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 andU.S. v. Boyd (E.D.N.C.), No. 5:09-CR-216-1-FL, Government Exhibit 28.



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Daniel Patrick Boyd: Background With $50,000 in debt, filed for bankruptcy in 1999 while

working as a metal framer in Raleigh.

ncorpora e axum a s e ngs nc n anworked on major projects with his sons Dylan and Zak

assisting him.

Purchased a 1,772-square-foot home in Willow Spring,. . n .

In 2005, the FBI began investigating Boyd.

5 children. In A ril 2007, his son Lu man died in a caraccident

In 2007, opened the Blackstone Market so he couldhave a way to make a living on his own. As an FBIsummar of a recorded conversation notes, this wa , if

he gets an order from Allah here or in Bosnia or Sudanor Alaska, he can obey it.

Many young men congregated at the store.

11.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


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Daniel Patrick Boyd: Weapons Purchases March 13, 2007: Ruger mini 14 long gun November 3, 2008: Mossbur 100 ATR .270 rifle and a Llama Comanche III.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 March 2, 2009: Century Arms Polish Tantal 5.45x39 rifle

March 31 2009 arch 31,2009 . 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.



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

Weapons seized by the FBISource: DOJ

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


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Daniel Patrick Boyd: Weapons

Weapon seized by the FBISource: DOJ



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Daniel Patrick Boyd: Weaponsaniel Patrick Boyd: Weapons




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Daniel Patrick Boyd: WeaponspAuthorities seized more than 27,000 rounds of ammunition from Boyds home.14

Ammunition seized by the FBISource: DOJ

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


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Daniel Patrick Boyd: Weaponsp

Armor piercing ammunition seized by the FBISource: 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


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Trench in Boyds house allegedly used for hiding weaponsSource: DOJ



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

Boyds Willow Spring houseSource: News 14 Carolina Interior of Boyds homeSource: DOJ

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


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Daniel Patrick Boyd: Other Notable Items Seized in Search

Bunker dug out behind Boyds deckSource: DOJ



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Daniel Patrick Boyd: Other Notable Items Seized in Search

Lookout above Boyds houseSource: DOJ



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

Source: DOJ



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

Basic chemistry bookSource: DOJ

Government terrorism response guideSource: DOJ



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Daniel Patrick Boyd: Training An FBI agent testified during Boyds bail hearing

that Boyd admitted attending training camps inConnecticut in the late 1980s.

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1989-1992: Traveled to Pakistan andAfghanistan where he received military styletraining in terrorist training camps for the

ur ose of en a in in violent ihad. Followinthis training, Boyd claims to have fought in

Afghanistan.

June 10, 2009: Boyd, Hysen Sherifi, and ZakBoyd practiced military tactics and the use ofweapons on private property in Caswell County,North Carolina.

July 7, 2009: Boyd, Hysen Sherifi, and Zak Boydpracticed military tactics and the use ofweapons on private property in Caswell County,North Carolina.17

Source: County Bureau of Identification

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, FiledSeptember 24, 2009.

18) USA Today, July 27, 2009.

It's clear from the indictment that the overt acts in the conspiracy were escalating. - U.S. Attorney George E.B. Holding18



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Daniel Patrick Boyd: Radicalization of Others DOJ alleged that It was further a part of the conspiracy thatcertain of the defendants radicalized others, mostly young muslimsor converts to Islam, to believe in fard ayn,the idea that violent

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According to DOJ, Boyd stopped attending services at themasjids (muslim houses of worship) in the Raleigh, North Carolinaarea due to ideological differences. An FBI summary of a recorded

because he would argue with those people, and he is afraid hewill punch them in the nose.

One mosque that Boyd cut ties with was the Jamaat IbadAr-Rahman.

DOJ noted that Boyd and others, known and unknown,met for Friday prayer at the Boyd home. Addressing a June2009 gathering at his home, Boyd said they could not meetin a normal Masjid because of the Kuffar and the things

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Boyd felt that he had a moral obligation to pass along hisknowledge of Islam to others.19

Jamaat Ibad Ar-RahmanSource: 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


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Daniel Patrick Boyd: Radicalization of Others On June 26, 2009, Boyd addressed several members of hisfamily, including his wife, and his sons Dylan and Zak. He said:

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-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

- 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 untiley re urn o e r eenw en you eave a , you

leave Islam. What is wrong with you that you dontfight for the cause of Allah.

Allah knows, I love jihadrejoice at the opportunity to. ,

Allah has placed on the Mujahid.

Authorities seized The Palestinians Holocaust, In theShade of the Quran, Jihad in Islam, and Usama Bin

from Boyds home.20Flyer seized from Boyds house

Source: DOJ

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 of134 Lakeside Circle, Willow Spring,North Carolina Filed Au ust 18 2009. The NEFA Foundation 2009


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Daniel Patrick Boyd: Financing JihadAccording to DOJ, It was a part of the conspiracy to raise money to supportthe defendants efforts in training and provision of personnel, and to disguise

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An FBI summary of a recorded May 2009 conversation between Boyd and awitness states: Boyd states that the fact of the matter is, is that these dopeboys [drug dealers], they be carrying a lot of money. Boyd states that theyshould snatch it from them and use it for the 'sake of Allah.If you take it, sendit to the mujahidinHe wants ten grand and up."

During the same conversation, Boyd discusses robbing banks to fund jihadand strike the corrupt society: Hitting the Wells Fargo trucks and banks, thatmoney is insured. They have to pay the people who had the money. Thosepeople don't get hurt. The banks get hurt and the banking system is the mainammunition 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 copscant 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. The NEFA Foundation 2009


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Daniel Patrick Boyd: Concern with Operational SecurityAn FBI summary of a recorded April 2008 conversation between Boyd and AnesSubasic at Boyds Blackstone Market states: During their discussion, Boyd asks

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, .not to bring it in there because you have to be smart.Anes says he checked thephone, and Boyd replies, no problem. Boyd says he has to be cautious becausehis blood brother, who was a SEAL for 20 years and has worked for theDepartment of Defense for the past 13 years, knows a lot about what they do andwhy they do it. Anes says he knows, too, because the speaker phone on a cellphone can listen in the room when someone is on the line after you think you

.it could be wired as a transceiver to transmit his cell phone conversations. Subasicsubsequently told Boyd, your store is probably not safe.

That same day, Boyd used coded language to describe his sons preparednesswhen talking to Subasic: all of those superficial changes dont change what isinside the heart of that car. It is still a Porsche and this one is still a Land Rover.23

He also called wea ons tools to deter investi ators.24

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. The NEFA Foundation 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 hisfathers brothers works for the Pentagonin Washington, D. C., writing stuff for the

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Additionally, Dylan Boyd reported that his

fathers wifes brother also has aclearance and works at the Pentagon.

Daniel Boyds pickup truck had a Support .

Boyds houseSource: AP /News & Observer

He was probably one of the best people I've ever known, if not'

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.

es person ve ever nown cus omer an r en

If he's a terrorist, he's the nicest terrorist I ever met in my life - Boyds neighbor26


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Hysen Sherifi April 28, 2008: Received an email from Daniel

Boyd with attached literature extolling thevirtues of dying shahid.

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June 7, 2008: Provided Daniel Boyd with $500to be used to help fund violent jihad overseas.

June 17 2008 June 17, 2008 use and operate an AK-47 in Boyds livingroom.

July 30 2008 uly 30, 2008 ,engage in violent jihad.

Married while there. Wife is pregnant.

April 5 2009 pril 5, 2009 the purpose of soliciting funds and personnel tosupport 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, FiledSeptember 24, 2009.



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Hysen Sherifi June 10, 2009: Boyd, Sherifi, and Zak Boyd

practiced military tactics and the use ofweapons on private property in Caswell County,

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July 7, 2009: Boyd, Sherifi, and Zak Boydpracticed military tactics and the use ofwea ons on rivate ro ert in Caswell CountNorth Carolina.

Search of his home yielded a call to jihad book

and a tape labeled can democracy survive thewor e ween a an mcwor .

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 Cometo 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 .



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Dylan Boyd According to a summary of his FBI interview:

Boyd considers himself to he a Muslim first and

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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 .

cited a situation in Virginia where individuals wereplaying paint ball and yelled allah akbar and theperson who yelled it is still in jail because he saidit.

Boyd was asked what jihad means to him. Boydreplied that it means fighting for the sake of Godwhich is exactly what the Koran says. Boydreiterated that he believes and agrees to 100

ercent of what the Koran sa s. Bo d a ainexplained that Muslims have to be ready in casethey are attacked. Boyd then went on to state thatthe American army now overseas are raping andkilling their sisters. Jihad is right to protect yourMuslim sisters.29

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, whosemembers were convicted of an array of crimes, including conspiring to wage war against the United States and providing material support to Lashkar-e-Taiba .

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Dylan Boyd According to a summary of his FBI interview:

Boyd was asked what he felt about the attacks

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.that September 11 was a[n] inside job that was

set up to alter the marketsBoyd stated after hesaw the Loose Change video, he believedSeptember 11 was an inside job.

Boyd acknowledged being present andconducting surveillance at the bookstore in Cary awhile back when his father met with the FBI. Boydwas asked why he was there conductingsurveillance. Bo d re lied that he was there withZak and they were not going to let anyone taketheir father away.

In March 2008, he told his father that he looked aroundat some of the executive rotection a enciessomewilleven send you to Russia to study intelligence and betrained one-on-one to be a bodyguard to a topgovernment official-or to knock out someone elses topgovernment official.30

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.

Source: DOJ



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Dylan Boyd In March 2008, Dylan and Daniel Boyd discussed the

launch, presumably of an attack, and then hissubsequent capture: Daniel says Dylan should then

Dylan Boyd

. ,they will? Daniel replies, definitely. And when they do,

you kiss the groundand say Thanks be to GodandGod is the greatest.

Was armed at the time of his arrest and resisted arrest..

Spent time in Pakistan as a youth.

West Johnston High School graduate. Played in theband.

Attended N.C. State University for 2 years, studying.

Interested in becoming a doctor.

Worked as a phlebotomist at WakeMed RaleighCampus.

Married for six months and then divorced.

Remarried and wife is pregnant.

Lived with his parents. Reported having complete trustand confidence in his father about everything andanything.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 .



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Zakariya Boyd June 10, 2009: Boyd, Sherifi, and his

father practiced military tactics and the

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Caswell County, North Carolina.

July 7, 2009: Boyd, Sherifi, and his fatherpracticed military tactics and the use ofweapons on private property in CaswellCounty, North Carolina.

at ona onor oc ety mem er at estJohnston High School.

Eagle Scout.32

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, FiledSeptember 24, 2009 . The NEFA Foundation 2009


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Zakariya Boyd According to his brother Dylan, there was a

period that Zak lost his focus on practicing

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alcohol and dating girls. Boyd was asked

what specifically changed Zak and broughthim back to the Muslim practices. Boydstated that Zak got scared of The Fire Manand therefore came back to the Muslimbeliefs. Boyd explained that The Fire Manreferred to hell.

Withdrew from UNC-Pembroke because ofhis distaste for party atmosphere.

Worked at CVS Cracker Barrel and Rub

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, FiledAugust 25, 2009 . The NEFA Foundation 2009


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Ziyad Jimmy Yaghi October 7, 2006: Departed the U.S. for Jordan to engagein violent jihad.

June 13, 2007: Departed Raleigh for Tel Aviv, Israel in an. ,

in Jordan and Egypt, and returned to the U.S. on July 16,2007.34

- Following this trip, rumors of Yaghis interest in jihadspread in Raleighs Muslim community and Yaghieventually cut off contact with Daniel Boyd.35

An associate from their mosque said the followingregarding Yaghi and Omar Aly Hassan: When it came to

something like suicide bombing, they would say, 'If it's aene t or t e us ms t en somet ng e t at can e

permissible. Yaghi and Hassan also praised Usama BinLaden. The associate added, You could tell they were beinginfluenced 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 houseto 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 .



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Ziyad Jimmy YaghiAttended Athens Drive High Schooland took GED classes at Wake Tech.

or e n e s am c ssoc a on oRaleighs kitchen on Fridays.

Lived with his mother in Ralei h.

Pled guilty to felonious restraintcharges for his involvement in the

,of an acquaintance.

Wanted for copper pipe theft in

Texas.

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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, August5, 2009.



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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 theU.S. on Jul 21 2007.39

Following this trip, rumors of Hassans interest in jihadspread in Raleighs Muslim community and he cut offcontact with Daniel Boyd.40

An associate from his mosque said the followingregarding Hassan and Ziyad Yaghi: When it came tosomething like suicide bombing, they would say, 'If it's abenefit for the Muslims then something like that can be

permissible. Hassan and Yaghi also praised Usama BinLaden. The associate added, You could tell they werebeing influenced by somebody.41

Attended North Carolina State with Dylan Boyd, who heintroduced to Ziyad Yaghi. For a period of time, Hassanan ag requent y v s te oy s ouse to angout

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 .



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Mohammad Omar Aly Hassan 2005 Cary High School graduate.

Pled uilt to misdemeanor falseimprisonment charge for his indirect

involvement in the December 28, 2008gunpoint robbery of an acquaintance.

Convicted for marijuana possession andassaulting his girlfriend.

Engaged to be married to the daughteron an Islamic Association of Raleighexecutive committee member.43

Yaghi and Hassan

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, August5, 2009.

Source: Facebook



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Mohammad Omar Aly Hassan

Hassans Facebook pageSource: Facebook viaWral.com



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Anes Subasic February 2007: Spent $995 to attend a LasVegas training seminar that discussed howto erform executions, beheadin s andescape capture.44

April 18, 2008: Engaged in a codedconversation with Daniel Bo d in whichthey discussed preparing to send twoindividuals overseas to engage in violentjihad. The same day, the two discussed

what it means to be a ood citizen andhow it conflicts with being a goodMuslim.45

A September 2009 search of his hometurned up ammunition, knives, an empty

super sniper rifle scope box, 21 creditcards, counterterrorism literature, and CDslabeled September 11, 2001. He also had aconcealed handgun permit.

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.

Source: DOJ



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Anes Subasic Reportedly has been charged with attemptedmurder, extortion, and robbery in Bosnia.

,struggled financially and who was in poor health.

Mothers death from cancer reportedly deeplyimpacted him.

Commenting on his increased piousness, a friendsaid, I thought it was a phase. We thought it wasall talk47

A summary of Dylan Boyds FBI interview stated,Subasicdoes not believe that Boyd and his familyknow what they are talking about when it comesto Muslim practicesSubasic is very regimented

certain way. Subasic no longer comes aroundBOYD's house.Boyd admits his family does nottell him everything because they do not want tocreate another witness.48

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 .

Authorities search Subasics homeSource: News 14 Carolina



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Jude Kenan Mohammad October 7, 2008: Departed the U.S. totravel to Pakistan to engage in violentihad.

October 13, 2008: Arrested at theborder of Mohmand agency andCharsadda, north of Peshawar. Thearresting officer remarked, He said hehad come to visit a friend. I thought helooked like a Taliban spy. Possessed a

la to and knife hidden in his shoe at thetime of arrest.

Missed scheduled court appearance inCharsadda in Se tember 2009.

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, Wantedin 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, FiledSeptember 24, 2009 .



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Key Takeaways



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Documents

The NEFA Foundation- The North Carolina Jihad Cell and the Quantico Marine Base Plot