Three non-functional bombs were planted next to two synagogues in the Bronx as part of a 2009 terrorism plot involving four men and an FBI informant.
Synopsis
Three non-functional bombs were planted next to two synagogues in the Bronx as part of a 2009 terrorism plot involving four men and an FBI informant.
Synopsis
In 2009, four men were arrested in Newburgh, New York, for plotting to bomb two synagogues in the Bronx. The operation, led by an FBI informant named Shaheed Hussain, involved extensive recordings of conversations that revealed the men were offered financial incentives to participate. Their defense attorney, Sam Braverman, argues that the case exemplifies entrapment. Directed by David Heilbroner, the film includes insights from former FBI agent Michael German, raising critical issues about the role of informants in domestic terrorism cases.
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Why Watch
- See how the FBI informant manipulated the suspects.
- Meet Sam Braverman, the lawyer arguing entrapment.
- Find out about the 2009 Bronx terrorism plot.
Did You Know
- The FBI informant recorded hours of conversations with the men.
- The men were offered $250,000 to participate in the plot.
- The operation led to the arrest of four men in 2009.
- The documentary won a Peabody Award and a special award at the Traverse City Film Festival.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the main plot of the Newburgh Sting operation?
The plot involved four Muslim men planning to plant non-functional bombs next to two synagogues in Riverdale, Bronx, and to use Stinger missiles to shoot down U.S. military cargo planes.
Who was the FBI informant in the Newburgh Sting?
The FBI informant was Shaheed Hussain, who recorded hours of conversations with the men involved in the plot.
What awards did the Newburgh Sting documentary win?
The documentary won a Peabody Award and a Founder's Prize special award at the Traverse City Film Festival.
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