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jg10003

(1,056 posts) Mon Nov 3, 2025, 02:40 PM Nov 3

Two men accused of plotting terror attacks at LGBTQ+ bars in the Detroit area [View all]

Source: Associated Press

Two men who had acquired high-powered weapons and practiced at gun ranges were scouting LGBTQ+ bars in suburban Detroit for a possible attack....
Momed Ali, Majed Mahmoud and co-conspirators were inspired by the Islamic State group’s extremism, according to a 72-page criminal complaint unsealed in federal court.

Read more: https://apnews.com/article/michigan-arrests-terror-plot-f47736ddf21df6614f75fb932d6aeac4

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Two men accused of plotting terror attacks at LGBTQ+ bars in the Detroit area [View all] jg10003 Nov 3 OP

Attacking a gay bar... hmmm... I wonder why? QueerDuck Nov 3 #1

20-something male Islamist dickheads, just like the asshole at the Pulse Nightclub AZJonnie Nov 3 #3

I've heard/read other theories ... QueerDuck Nov 3 #5

I assume your point is that the religious angle is a "front", which I certainly would entertain as a theory AZJonnie Nov 3 #6

Assuming the story is on the up and up, that is great news that this potential act of terror was stopped! AZJonnie Nov 3 #2

Is this the "terrorist attack" that people said is BS/fake? Glad FBI stopped it, now if they'd stop helping ICE, etc. Silent Type Nov 3 #4

Yep it is. And many warrened... reACTIONary Nov 3 #7

Yes. The men's lawyer said there was nothing to it. Igel Nov 3 #9

Here is the criminal complaint.... reACTIONary Nov 3 #8