Thursday, February 24, 2011; 4:52 AM
ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- A college dropout and Muslim convert who threatened the creators of the "South Park" cartoon series and then tried to join an al-Qaida-linked terrorist group in Somalia is facing a prison term of up to 30 years.
Zachary A. Chesser of Bristow, Va., pleaded guilty last year to supporting the al-Shabab terrorist group in Somalia and posting online threats against the "South Park" creators for an episode he perceived as insulting to the prophet Muhammad.
Prosecutors are seeking the maximum sentence of 30 years. Chesser's lawyers are asking for a 20-year term.
Chesser says he has renounced violence and is sorry for what he did. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for Thursday morning in U.S. District Court in Alexandria.
Prosecutors are seeking the maximum sentence of 30 years. Chesser's lawyers are asking for a 20-year term.
Chesser says he has renounced violence and is sorry for what he did. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for Thursday morning in U.S. District Court in Alexandria.
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