Man Arrested at New Mexico Compound Is Son of Prominent Imam in Brooklyn

Man Arrested at New Mexico Compound Is Son of Prominent Imam in Brooklyn
Siraj Wahhaj (L) and Lucas Morten. Taos County Sheriff's Office
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
reporter
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The father of the man who’s accused of training children in New Mexico to commit school shootings is a prominent Brooklyn imam.

Siraj Wahhaj, 68, has not only been a major figure in multiple national Muslim organizations, but was also linked to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.

Petr Svab
Petr Svab
reporter
Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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