A federal judge has ordered the release of a Maryland man who has been imprisoned for more than four years on charges that he plotted Islamic State group-inspired attacks at an airport and at an entertainment complex in the Washington, D.
FILE - The terminal at Dulles International Airpor stands behind a Metrorail station sign, Nov. 2, 2022, in Chantilly, Va. A federal judge on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, ordered the release of a Maryland man who has been imprisoned for more than four years on charges that he plotted Islamic State-inspired attacks at the airport and at a shopping and entertainment complex in the Washington, D.C., area.
Henry's case remained in limbo for years amid questions about his mental competency. Last year, his attorneys notified the court that he intended to pursue an insanity defense. Defense attorney Ned Smock said after the hearing that he doesn't know how long it will take for Henry to be released from custody.
Henry admits that he stole a U-Haul van from a parking garage in Alexandria, Virginia, and drove it around the Washington area overnight. On the morning of March 27, 2019, he drove it to Dulles airport. Henry left the airport and drove to National Harbor, where he parked the van and slept on somebody else's private boat. Police arrested him the next morning after they found the vehicle and saw Henry jump over a security fence.with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, the Islamic State group. His lawyers say the evidence doesn't show that Henry was “acting to support an extremist organization.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Vehicle, found but suspect in fatal shooting of Maryland judge still missingAuthorities are asking the public to remain vigilant as they continue searching for the man.
Read more »
Police locate a vehicle last operated by the suspect in a Maryland judge's killingThe Washington County Sheriff's Office said it tracked down a silver Mercedes last operated by the man suspected of killing a Maryland Circuit Court judge on Thursday.
Read more »
Abandoned vehicle belonging to suspected killer of Maryland judge found: ‘Just a matter of time’Maryland authorities found the abandoned car that was driven by the suspect wanted for killing Maryland Circuit Court Judge Andrew Wilkinson.
Read more »
Maryland police find car of suspect wanted for murder of judgeChris Irvine is managing editor of the Washington Examiner. He began his career across the pond at the Daily Telegraph in London in 2007, working on both the home news and foreign desks.
Read more »
Manhunt expands in search for suspect with ties to NYC area accused of shooting Maryland judgeAuthorities found the vehicle used by the suspect in the fatal shooting of a Maryland judge but asked the public to remain vigilant Saturday as they continued…
Read more »
Police locate a vehicle last operated by the suspect in a Maryland judge's killingThe Washington County Sheriff's Office said it tracked down a silver Mercedes last operated by the man suspected of killing a Maryland Circuit Court judge on Thursday.
Read more »