1993 World Trade Center bombing
Coverage of 1993 World Trade Center bombing in the Nexus archive.
- Firefighter brother of 9/11 victim incensed by 'radical' Muslims winning key Dem primaries
Don Arias, a firefighter and 9/11 victim's brother, criticizes Dr. Adam Hamawy, a Democratic congressional candidate in New Jersey, over Hamawy's past associations with Omar Abdel-Rahman, the 'Blind Sheikh' linked to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. Arias accuses Hamawy of ties to radical Islamic terrorism despite his medical and military credentials.
- Firefighter brother of 9/11 victim incensed by 'radical' Muslims winning key Dem primaries
Don Arias, a firefighter and 9/11 victim's brother, criticizes Dr. Adam Hamawy, a Democratic congressional candidate in New Jersey, for past associations with Omar Abdel-Rahman, the Blind Sheikh linked to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. Arias disputes Hamawy's claims of no ties to extremist rhetoric despite his history with Abdel-Rahman.
- AOC-backed Dem connected to Twin Towers bombing terrorist faces congressional pressure after primary win
A Democratic primary winner, Adam Hamawy, faces congressional scrutiny over his ties to Omar Abdel-Rahman, the 'Blind Sheikh' linked to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. Rep. Michael Lawler, R-N.Y., pledged to seek a full investigation into Hamawy's connections, including his work with a U.S.-designated terror-financing group in Bosnia and his role as a defense witness for Abdel-Rahman.
- AOC-backed Dem connected to Twin Towers bombing terrorist faces congressional pressure after primary win
Dr. Adam Hamawy, a Democratic primary winner in New Jersey, faces congressional pressure over his ties to 1993 World Trade Center bombing mastermind Omar Abdel-Rahman and a terrorism-linked organization. Rep. Michael Lawler has called for a full investigation into Hamawy's connections.
- Adam Hamawy, medical doctor Army vet with controversial past, wins nomination to succeed Watson Coleman in New Jersey
Dr. Adam Hamawy, a medical doctor and Army National Guard veteran, won the Democratic primary to succeed retiring Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman in New Jersey's 12th Congressional District. His campaign focused on progressive policies like 'Medicare For All' and abolishing ICE, despite controversies over his past association with Omar Abdel-Rahman, a cleric convicted of terrorism-related charges.
- Plastic surgeon who testified for 1993 WTC bombing cleric wins NJ Dem primary
A plastic surgeon who testified in a terrorism case involving a cleric linked to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing won a Democratic primary in New Jersey. The candidate faced scrutiny over past associations with the convicted cleric and a now-shuttered al Qaeda-linked group, but secured support from progressive figures and a pro-Palestinian super PAC.
- Plastic surgeon who testified for 1993 WTC bombing cleric wins NJ Dem primary
A pro-Palestinian plastic surgeon who testified in a terrorism case involving a cleric convicted of inciting the 1993 World Trade Center bombing won a Democratic primary in New Jersey. The candidate faced scrutiny for past associations with the cleric and a now-shuttered al Qaeda-linked group, but secured support from progressive figures like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.