Boston scrutinizes anti-extremism plan after Rahim shooting
The Rahim case prompts questions about the Countering Violent Extremism program as FBI and Boston police monitored the 26 year old Muslim man who attacked officers with a knife before being fatally shot. Critics warn CVE may threaten civil liberties while supporters argue for prevention efforts.
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Two men charged in Boston Islamic State conspiracy plot
Nicholas Rovinski and David Wright faced federal charges for conspiring to provide material support to terrorists in a plan tied to Usaama Rahim and an intended beheading of Pamela Geller. Wright is Rahim’s nephew. Rahim was killed by investigators after a 24 hour surveillance period.
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Questions arise over race of Spokane NAACP leader
Spokane activist Rachel Dolezal leads the local NAACP chapter and serves on a police oversight panel while facing allegations from family that she portrayed herself as black for years. The city investigates potential misrepresentation on her ethnicity for the police board role as investigations into harassment claims she filed are suspended.
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