Officials of the Islamberg Community in Delaware County say they have done nothing but live quietly with their families for the last 40 years…yet a segment of the Internet seeks to paint a picture of them as potential terrorists.
Four men — one a 16-year-old — have been charged by Greece Police with planning a bomb and gun attack on the village of about 200 Muslims.
Khalifa Hussein Adams of the community says all four should be charged with terrorism.
Adams says a Muslim accused of plotting such an attack would be the subject of an intensive federal investigation. He said he wants the plotters of this attack and the people who have made a business out of spreading lies about the Muslim community on the internet held accountable.
Here’s the entire statement:
“The Muslims of America, Inc. (TMOA) has been made aware of the arrests of four individuals for their alleged involvement in plotting to bomb and murder members of the Islamberg community.
First and foremost, we, as believers, express our sincere gratitude to God Almighty for we recognize that it is only through His protection and grace was this heinous plot thwarted. Secondly, we would like to publicly acknowledge the tireless efforts of the state, local and federal law enforcement officers who have, once again, intervened to prevent a would-be massacre of our humble community.
We applaud the young student who saved scores of American lives by reporting that something was wrong. Finally, we are thankful that representatives from Governor Cuomo’s office have been in contact with our community to offer support and assistance during this difficult time.
The fear and utter dismay that sent shockwaves throughout the children and adults in our community over the past several days is not unlike the panic and unease which our community endured after learning that Robert Doggart and his co-conspirators were planning a similar massacre in 2015. It is beyond tragic that our nation continues to fester with Islamophobia, hate and religious intolerance.
To bring justice and properly deter similar terrorist plots against our community, we are calling for the individuals charged, as well as their accomplices, to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. We will follow these proceedings closely.”