Derrick Shareef
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Derrick Shareef, also known as Talib Abu Salam Ibn Shareef, is an accused Islamic terrorist who is charged with trying to trade stereo speakers
for handgrenades and a handgun
as part of plan to terrorize shoppers at CherryVale Mall
in Rockford, Illinois
. Last known to reside in Genoa, Illinois
, Shareef was arrested by FBI agents in Rockford on 6 December 2006. Shareef is charged with one count of attempting to damage or destroy a building by fire or explosion and one count of attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction. He faces a maximum sentence of life in prison on the latter charge.
Shareef, a convert to the Nation of Islam
, was steered by an undercover informant from wanting to "smoke a judge" to a more public plan to "disrupt Christmas."
On November 28, 2007, Shareef pleaded guilty to a specific charge of planning to use weapons of mass destruction against persons and property. Although he pleaded guilty, Shareef said he hadn't intended to hurt anyone and was "coerced into doing things and trapped into doing things." Federal investigators have not alleged Shareef had anything to do with any prominent terrorist group. Shareef faced 30 years to life in prison when he was to be sentenced March 14, 2008.
Shareef was sentenced to 35 years in prison on September 30, 2008 by U.S. District Judge David Coar. Coar said he didn't believe Shareef was evil, but said a substantial sentence was necessary given the gravity of what was planned and to protect the public.
But was involved in a much larger plot to blow up San Diego military base and trained with weapons before he met informant who worked for FBI for 6 yrs. Derrick Shareef watched violent Jihad videos and portrayed himself as a martyr for Islam. He had ties to Hassan Abu Jihad the terrorist charged and convicted in aiding terrorists in bombing of US naval ships. given 10 yrs in a Phoenix federal Prison
Loudspeaker
A loudspeaker is an electroacoustic transducer that produces sound in response to an electrical audio signal input. Non-electrical loudspeakers were developed as accessories to telephone systems, but electronic amplification by vacuum tube made loudspeakers more generally useful...
for handgrenades and a handgun
Handgun
A handgun is a firearm designed to be held and operated by one hand. This characteristic differentiates handguns as a general class of firearms from long guns such as rifles and shotguns ....
as part of plan to terrorize shoppers at CherryVale Mall
CherryVale Mall
Cherryvale Mall is a shopping mall in Cherry Valley, Illinois, serving nearby Rockford, Illinois. Its four anchor stores are Bergner's, J. C. Penney, Macy's and Sears. CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. acquired the shopping center in 2002. Cherryvale mall has 134 stores consisting of a gross...
in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, Illinois
Rockford is a mid-sized city located on both banks of the Rock River in far northern Illinois. Often referred to as "The Forest City", Rockford is the county seat of Winnebago County, Illinois, USA. As reported in the 2010 U.S. census, the city was home to 152,871 people, the third most populated...
. Last known to reside in Genoa, Illinois
Genoa, Illinois
Genoa is a city in the north-east corner of DeKalb County, Illinois in the United States. It is located on the historic Galena-Chicago stagecoach route. At the 2010 census the city had a population of 5,193, up from 4,169 at the 2000 census.-History:...
, Shareef was arrested by FBI agents in Rockford on 6 December 2006. Shareef is charged with one count of attempting to damage or destroy a building by fire or explosion and one count of attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction. He faces a maximum sentence of life in prison on the latter charge.
Shareef, a convert to the Nation of Islam
Nation of Islam
The Nation of Islam is a mainly African-American new religious movement founded in Detroit, Michigan by Wallace D. Fard Muhammad in July 1930 to improve the spiritual, mental, social, and economic condition of African-Americans in the United States of America. The movement teaches black pride and...
, was steered by an undercover informant from wanting to "smoke a judge" to a more public plan to "disrupt Christmas."
On November 28, 2007, Shareef pleaded guilty to a specific charge of planning to use weapons of mass destruction against persons and property. Although he pleaded guilty, Shareef said he hadn't intended to hurt anyone and was "coerced into doing things and trapped into doing things." Federal investigators have not alleged Shareef had anything to do with any prominent terrorist group. Shareef faced 30 years to life in prison when he was to be sentenced March 14, 2008.
Shareef was sentenced to 35 years in prison on September 30, 2008 by U.S. District Judge David Coar. Coar said he didn't believe Shareef was evil, but said a substantial sentence was necessary given the gravity of what was planned and to protect the public.
But was involved in a much larger plot to blow up San Diego military base and trained with weapons before he met informant who worked for FBI for 6 yrs. Derrick Shareef watched violent Jihad videos and portrayed himself as a martyr for Islam. He had ties to Hassan Abu Jihad the terrorist charged and convicted in aiding terrorists in bombing of US naval ships. given 10 yrs in a Phoenix federal Prison