Who is being charged?
two New Jersey men
For what?
conspiracy to kill, maim and murder persons outside of the United States
Where were they planning to do it?
fight with an al Qaeda-affiliated group in Somalia
Were they both religious?
no
How do we know that?
His mother
How did she know he wasn't religious?
If he was devout, he would make his prayers on time
Does she agree that her son is a terrorist?
No
What does she think he is, then?
a stupid kid
Did he get angry easily?
yes
Did he see anyone about anger management?
yes
How many people?
16 or 17 psychiatrists
Were his parents divorced?
no
Abusive?
unknown
Do we know of anything wrong with his home life?
no
What is his name?
Mohamed Mahmood Alessa
His mother's name?
Nadia Alessa
The other man's name?
Carlos Eduardo Almonte
When did they try to go join an al Qaeda group?
2007
What is the group's name?
Al-Shabaab