Prosecutors say the men, who are charged with impersonating DHS agents, had firearms, ammunition, body armor, tactical gear and surveillance equipment in their apartments in a building that's home to a number of agents from other agencies.
Prosecutors said the men, who are charged with impersonating Department of Homeland Security agents, had firearms, ammunition, body armor, tactical gear and surveillance equipment in their apartments in a building that's home to a number of agents from other agencies.filing
"He acknowledged gifts to agents with whom he had a genuine friendship. He acted out of a desire for friendship, not to influence anyone. He never asked for anything from the officers he befriended, never gave them anything for the purpose of gaining something in response, and deeply regrets his involvement in this matter," the filing said.
"The Government itself has gone to great lengths in describing how many experienced federal law enforcement agents — individuals it notes are formally trained to look for and recognize deceptions such as this — nevertheless fell for this ruse, with four U.S. Secret Service agents even placed on administrative leave as a result," the filing says.
In court last week, prosecutor Joshua Rothstein said the crime is a"serious offense" and the pair pose"a serious danger.” Taherzadeh's lawyer argued that the guns shouldn’t be a reason for keeping him detained since they are no longer in his possession.
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