They lied to the Feds.
They lied to the Feds.
“The Indictment further alleges that the defendants conspired with one another to obstruct and did obstruct the due administration of justice regarding this crime by, for example, agreeing to falsely align their testimony about the attack and providing false and misleading information before the federal grand jury. Several defendants testified falsely as to whether they or others struck the victim, whether the attack was related to the victim’s Jewish identity and Star of David necklace, and whether they had discussed with any others what to say to the grand jury, among other false statements.”
“Later that day, and throughout the following months, Piracha and the other defendants discussed the incident via social media messaging and group chats, during which Alshmari identified himself and Koc as two of the individuals listed in a University of Pittsburgh crime alert about the attack. In subsequent conversations by text messaging, both Alshmari and Koc admitted to being involved in the attack on the victim.”
Wonder why they have no photos of these dirtbags...
https://justice.gov/usao-wdpa/pr/six-pittsburgh-area-defendants-charged-hate-crime-and-obstruction-justice-late-night
Official post from their social media
Let this be clear: FBI Pittsburgh and our partners will protect people of every faith in our community using every tool at our disposal.
This morning, FBI SWAT units, teams of Special Agents, and local law enforcement arrested six individuals in connection with the violent assault of a local university student. The investigation determined this student was deliberately targeted because he was wearing a Star of David necklace. These arrests follow months of investigative work and will ensure those responsible will face justice.
No one should ever be attacked in our community for wearing a symbol of their faith. Find more details of this morning’s arrests here: https://justice.gov/usao-wdpa/pr/six-pittsburgh-area-defendants-charged-hate-crime-and-obstruction-justice-late-night
