Bomber sheikh's last message

Wednesday 17 January 1996 19:02 EST

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Bomber sheikh's last message

New York - Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman was preparing to deliver a final message before being sentenced to life in prison for plots to bomb New York landmarks and kill President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt. The blind, 57- year-old sheikh and nine others were convicted 1 October of seditious conspiracy in a plot to bomb the United Nations building, FBI offices in Manhattan, two tunnels and a bridge connecting New Jersey and New York. The sheikh was also convicted in a plot to assassinate President Mubarak, a crime that carries a mandatory life sentence. AP

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Thank you for registering

Bomber sheikh's last message

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering