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The Times writers called Pimentel's case unusual. It "mark(ed) the second time this year" that charges were filed in state, not federal, court.A person close to discussions said FBI officials "declined to become involved in the case....because of issues (the agency) had with it. The person, who insisted on anonymity, declined to elaborate on what those issues were."
Others did confidentially, saying federal authorities said Pimentel posed no threat. They believed he was incapable of committing the alleged bomb plot.
His lawyer, Joseph Zablocki, said his client's behavior wasn't conspiratorial. He concealed nothing. "I don't believe that this case is nearly as strong as (New York authorities) believe." Pimental "has this very public online profile....This is not the way you go about committing a terrorist attack."
Federal authorities agree. They want no part of the case. Very likely, another innocent Muslim was framed.
The Times cited NYPD saying holes were drilled in pipes. Sulfur was scraped off matches. Nails were for shrapnel, and wires fashioned an ignition device.
Claiming it doesn't mean it's so, especially coming from unreliable sources. Federal and state authorities use them to entrap targeted victims. Perhaps Pimentel's the latest.
An unidentified police official said:
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