Topeka Man Arrested Over Fort Riley Bomb Plot
John T. Booker Jr aged 20 was charged in federal court with attempting to detonate a death by own action bomb at Fort Riley. He faces counts of weapon of mass destruction, damaging property with explosives, and providing material support to the Islamic State. A second suspect, Alexander E. Blair, 28, was arrested on related knowledge charges.
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Topeka imam recalls suspect as troubled young man
Imam Omar Hazim describes 20 year old John T Booker Jr, also known as Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, as a troubled young man who sought guidance after admissions of plans to attack American soldiers. Booker, arrested by federal agents for attempting to detonate a death by own action bomb at Fort Riley, had visited the Islamic Center of Topeka, Hazim recounts. He faced schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and had received counseling before the latest arrest. Hazim says he met Booker and FBI agents multiple times over the past year.
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Treasures In the Tropics Jazz Auction at GCCC
Bret Erskin, guitarist for the Garden City Community College jazz band, performs at the endowment auction while auctioneer Kurt Logan invites bids. The event highlights GCCC fundraising efforts and musical performances by campus artists.
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Bret Erskin
Garden City Community College
GCCC
Kurt Logan
Endowment Auction Raises Funds for Garden City College
About 900 attendees filled the Finney County Exhibition Building for the 37th Annual Endowment Auction at Garden City Community College. Proceeds support the college's general fund and scholarships across multiple programs including culinary and technical studies. Silent and live auctions offered 250 plus items and over 100 live items, with bids reaching thousands of dollars.
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Marty Hogan
Percival
University of Kansas
Table Percival
the Hogans
Finney County
GCCC
Jeremy Gigot
Endowment Association
Gigot
Scott Auction
Garden City
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