Jurors Shown Bomb Plotter 'Martyr' Video

Jurors Shown Bomb Plotter 'Martyr' Video

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LONDON (Map, News) - Jurors saw video Thursday of a man accused of plotting to blow up trans-Atlantic aircraft praising Osama bin Laden and vowing to wage a holy war against nonbelievers.

Umar Islam, 29, made the comments in a video found in the trunk of a car belonging to another suspect. Prosecutors say it was a suicide video intended to be viewed after his death.

Islam and seven others are charged with plotting to detonate bombs aboard airliners bound from London to the United States and Canada using explosives concealed in soft drink bottles. Prosecutors say they were close to carrying out their plan when they were arrested in August 2006. The men deny the charges.

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I realize Muslims have some legitimate grievances toward the west, but terrorism is just not going to accomplish their aims. Did the plotter really believe his actions would change the course of history? It would be sad if it weren't so horrendous.

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