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Cousin Dupree
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FBI foiled a 'potential terrorist attack' in Michigan planned for Halloween weekend, Director Kash Patel says
Police in Dearborn said the FBI carried out an operation there Friday morning — although the bureau has not confirmed this was linked to Friday's arrests.
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Tresir
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There have been massacres in Sudan and the UN are currently investigating.
Nothing changes in 20 years.
Let's hope President Trump can solve this one too by his contacts with UAE and Turkey.
Link below.
From the link -
Spare a moment for the Sudanese people, whose suffering doesn’t get nearly enough attention.
El Fashir in western Darfur was home to more than a million people before the siege began 18 months ago. By the time the Arab rebels seized control this week from African tribesmen fighting alongside the Sudanese military, only about 250,000 starving civilians remained. After they subsisted on weeds and animal feed for a year-and-a-half, thousands of emaciated survivors were massacred. One of the worst atrocities occurred at a hospital, where more than 460 patients and staff were murdered.
Fighters with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) posted videos of themselves gleefully executing civilians as they pleaded for their lives. One militia general boasted that he might have killed 2,000 people. Satellite images reveal clusters of bodies piled atop bloodstains so large they can be seen from space. Eyewitnesses who fled describe gunmen going house to house, shooting people, including women and children, in their homes.
The moral weight of this humanitarian tragedy is heavy. Americans should also take note because Sudan’s strategic location on the Red Sea affects energy flows and international trade. In the past, the country also has been a haven for terrorists, including Osama bin Laden, and a transit point for massive flows of illicit arms and gold.
This civil war, which flared up again in 2023, is a proxy war. The RSF’s main backer and weapons supplier is the United Arab Emirates. The Sudanese military, which has received weapons from Turkey and Iran, has also carpet-bombed neighborhoods and allowed ethnic militias to kill innocents.
The Trump administration brought representatives from the RSF and Sudanese military to Washington last Thursday and Friday to push for a three-month ceasefire. But State Department officials said no deal could be reached because both sides think they can still prevail. Nevertheless, Washington can do more to apply pressure via the UAE and Turkey.
The RSF commander known as Hemedti — Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo — has been treated like a head-of-state in some African capitals but sanctioned by the United States. He acknowledged “abuses” by his forces and promised to hold any soldier “who committed a crime” accountable. The RSF later announced the arrest of some of its fighters, including the general who boasted of killing 2,000 people.
Don’t expect real accountability. Hemedti’s Arab militia has been responsible for abuses going back two decades. His paramilitary group was previously styled as the “janjaweed," which terrorized Darfur in the early 2000s.
The slaughter at El Fashir has triggered righteous outrage, though not as much public notice as it deserves. Sen. James E. Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, led a group of six senators Thursday in calling on the administration to consider designating the RSF as a foreign terrorist organization. That would be a good start.
ITV news video - warning graphic.
Nothing changes in 20 years.
Let's hope President Trump can solve this one too by his contacts with UAE and Turkey.
Link below.
From the link -
Spare a moment for the Sudanese people, whose suffering doesn’t get nearly enough attention.
El Fashir in western Darfur was home to more than a million people before the siege began 18 months ago. By the time the Arab rebels seized control this week from African tribesmen fighting alongside the Sudanese military, only about 250,000 starving civilians remained. After they subsisted on weeds and animal feed for a year-and-a-half, thousands of emaciated survivors were massacred. One of the worst atrocities occurred at a hospital, where more than 460 patients and staff were murdered.
Fighters with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) posted videos of themselves gleefully executing civilians as they pleaded for their lives. One militia general boasted that he might have killed 2,000 people. Satellite images reveal clusters of bodies piled atop bloodstains so large they can be seen from space. Eyewitnesses who fled describe gunmen going house to house, shooting people, including women and children, in their homes.
The moral weight of this humanitarian tragedy is heavy. Americans should also take note because Sudan’s strategic location on the Red Sea affects energy flows and international trade. In the past, the country also has been a haven for terrorists, including Osama bin Laden, and a transit point for massive flows of illicit arms and gold.
This civil war, which flared up again in 2023, is a proxy war. The RSF’s main backer and weapons supplier is the United Arab Emirates. The Sudanese military, which has received weapons from Turkey and Iran, has also carpet-bombed neighborhoods and allowed ethnic militias to kill innocents.
The Trump administration brought representatives from the RSF and Sudanese military to Washington last Thursday and Friday to push for a three-month ceasefire. But State Department officials said no deal could be reached because both sides think they can still prevail. Nevertheless, Washington can do more to apply pressure via the UAE and Turkey.
The RSF commander known as Hemedti — Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo — has been treated like a head-of-state in some African capitals but sanctioned by the United States. He acknowledged “abuses” by his forces and promised to hold any soldier “who committed a crime” accountable. The RSF later announced the arrest of some of its fighters, including the general who boasted of killing 2,000 people.
Don’t expect real accountability. Hemedti’s Arab militia has been responsible for abuses going back two decades. His paramilitary group was previously styled as the “janjaweed," which terrorized Darfur in the early 2000s.
The slaughter at El Fashir has triggered righteous outrage, though not as much public notice as it deserves. Sen. James E. Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, led a group of six senators Thursday in calling on the administration to consider designating the RSF as a foreign terrorist organization. That would be a good start.
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Tresir
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Sounds like this could have been serious. Here's another link and copy pasta.FBI foiled a 'potential terrorist attack' in Michigan planned for Halloween weekend, Director Kash Patel says
Police in Dearborn said the FBI carried out an operation there Friday morning — although the bureau has not confirmed this was linked to Friday's arrests.
Pasta to follow.
A group of people who allegedly chatted online about an ISIS-inspired attack went to a shooting range with AK-47s, practiced high-speed reloads and made a reference to “pumpkin day,” authorities said. That’s when investigators jumped into action.
Multiple people were arrested Friday when the FBI averted a possible terrorist attack planned for Halloween weekend, Director Kash Patel said.
“This morning the FBI thwarted a potential terrorist attack and arrested multiple subjects in Michigan who were allegedly plotting a violent attack over Halloween weekend. More details to come,” Patel posted on X.
The plot was inspired by ISIS and unfolded in online chatrooms, two law enforcement officials with knowledge of the case told CNN.
Two participants have been arrested, and three others are being questioned, one of those officials said.
An FBI undercover person was introduced into the chatroom in the early stages of discussion, that official added.
“The FBI swept out from the Detroit field office last night and through this morning, taking people into custody, executing search warrants and doing subpoenas for phones, computers and other material,” said John Miller, CNN’s chief law enforcement and intelligence analyst.
“This all relates to an investigation that started months ago into people who were communicating online with each other here in the United States … but also talking to people overseas, possibly connected to ISIS,” Miller said, citing conversations with law enforcement officials who had been briefed.
FBI agents gather outside a home in a Dearborn neighborhood on Friday.
Mike Householder/AP
The participants discussed whether to carry out an ISIS-inspired plot in the US – “though what that plot was, when that plot would be, what the target would be, was unclear as they discussed various options in terms of timing,” Miller said.
But this week, a group of those being monitored went to a shooting range with AK-47s, “fired a large number of rounds of ammunition, practiced tactical high-speed reloads” and apparently made a reference to “‘pumpkin day’ – a possible reference to Halloween,” the FBI jumped into action, Miller said.
The FBI’s Detroit field office confirmed “the FBI in Michigan were present in the cities of Dearborn and Inkster this morning conducting law enforcement activities,” spokesperson Jordan Hall told CNN. “There is no current threat to public safety.”
In the city of Inkster, the FBI carried out “law enforcement activities at a storage facility located on Michigan Avenue,” Police Chief Tamika L. Jenkins said.
She said local FBI agents confirmed there is no threat to residents. But to assuage any concerns, Inkster police “will have additional personnel deployed throughout the evening to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents, particularly those participating in Halloween festivities,” the police chief said.
The Dearborn Police Department said it “has been made aware that the FBI conducted operations in the City of Dearborn earlier this morning.”
“We want to assure our residents that there is no threat to the community at this time,” the police department said.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer thanked the FBI and Michigan State Police for their quick work.
“This morning, I was briefed by Director Patel on the thwarted potential terrorist attack in our state,” she posted on X. “As details continue to develop, I am grateful for the swift action of the FBI and MSP protecting Michiganders.”
CNN’s Hannah Rabinowitz, Nicki Brown and Jeff Winter contributed to this report.
Correction: This story has been updated to remove mention of the gender of those involved, as authorities have not yet specified.
Cousin Dupree
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If Trump gets involved, hopefully it will end better than the Israel v. Hamas deal.
Tresir
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Tresir
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I am now wondering if the participants were women?Sounds like this could have been serious. Here's another link and copy pasta.
Pasta to follow.
A group of people who allegedly chatted online about an ISIS-inspired attack went to a shooting range with AK-47s, practiced high-speed reloads and made a reference to “pumpkin day,” authorities said. That’s when investigators jumped into action.
Multiple people were arrested Friday when the FBI averted a possible terrorist attack planned for Halloween weekend, Director Kash Patel said.
“This morning the FBI thwarted a potential terrorist attack and arrested multiple subjects in Michigan who were allegedly plotting a violent attack over Halloween weekend. More details to come,” Patel posted on X.
The plot was inspired by ISIS and unfolded in online chatrooms, two law enforcement officials with knowledge of the case told CNN.
Two participants have been arrested, and three others are being questioned, one of those officials said.
An FBI undercover person was introduced into the chatroom in the early stages of discussion, that official added.
“The FBI swept out from the Detroit field office last night and through this morning, taking people into custody, executing search warrants and doing subpoenas for phones, computers and other material,” said John Miller, CNN’s chief law enforcement and intelligence analyst.
“This all relates to an investigation that started months ago into people who were communicating online with each other here in the United States … but also talking to people overseas, possibly connected to ISIS,” Miller said, citing conversations with law enforcement officials who had been briefed.
FBI agents gather outside a home in a Dearborn neighborhood on Friday.
Mike Householder/AP
The participants discussed whether to carry out an ISIS-inspired plot in the US – “though what that plot was, when that plot would be, what the target would be, was unclear as they discussed various options in terms of timing,” Miller said.
But this week, a group of those being monitored went to a shooting range with AK-47s, “fired a large number of rounds of ammunition, practiced tactical high-speed reloads” and apparently made a reference to “‘pumpkin day’ – a possible reference to Halloween,” the FBI jumped into action, Miller said.
The FBI’s Detroit field office confirmed “the FBI in Michigan were present in the cities of Dearborn and Inkster this morning conducting law enforcement activities,” spokesperson Jordan Hall told CNN. “There is no current threat to public safety.”
In the city of Inkster, the FBI carried out “law enforcement activities at a storage facility located on Michigan Avenue,” Police Chief Tamika L. Jenkins said.
She said local FBI agents confirmed there is no threat to residents. But to assuage any concerns, Inkster police “will have additional personnel deployed throughout the evening to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents, particularly those participating in Halloween festivities,” the police chief said.
The Dearborn Police Department said it “has been made aware that the FBI conducted operations in the City of Dearborn earlier this morning.”
“We want to assure our residents that there is no threat to the community at this time,” the police department said.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer thanked the FBI and Michigan State Police for their quick work.
“This morning, I was briefed by Director Patel on the thwarted potential terrorist attack in our state,” she posted on X. “As details continue to develop, I am grateful for the swift action of the FBI and MSP protecting Michiganders.”
CNN’s Hannah Rabinowitz, Nicki Brown and Jeff Winter contributed to this report.
Correction: This story has been updated to remove mention of the gender of those involved, as authorities have not yet specified.
Tresir
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I have found more info on the "pumpkin day attack". Also, you can actually see the house number in the photo.
FBI arrests at least three people, says it thwarted terrorist att ...
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Members of the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force search a home in Dearborn, Mich., on Oct. 31, 2025.
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Robert Snell The Detroit News
17 hours ago
A group of young men arrested and questioned by FBI agents Friday in Metro Detroit are not members of a terrorist cell and were not planning an attack, a lawyer for a 20-year-old Dearborn man told The Detroit News while criticizing the government's handling of the investigation.
Lawyer Amir Makled spoke one day after members of an FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force arrested his client and raided multiple homes and locations in Dearborn and Inkster. FBI Director Kash Patel said investigators thwarted a violent plot tied to international terrorism over the Halloween weekend.
Makled said five men were questioned by investigators and that he is aware of two adults in custody in the latest high-profile terrorism investigation in Metro Detroit in recent years. The group ranges in age from 16-20 and all are U.S. citizens, Makled said, including his client, who was still being detained Saturday following an FBI search at the man's home in the 7800 block of Middlepointe Street in Dearborn.
The investigation has not yielded federal criminal charges.
"This is not a terrorist cell," Makled told The News. "There was never any planned mass-casualty event or terrorism plot of any kind that I'm aware of. They might have been on some websites or online chat groups that they shouldn’t have been, but nothing that is illegal."
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FBI investigates homes in Dearborn
Investigators from the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Forces were spotted outside two homes in Dearborn on Friday morning.
A spokeswoman for the U.S. Attorney's Office in Detroit could not be reached for comment Saturday. FBI spokesman Jordan Hall declined to comment.
The lawyer's comments are in contrast to what Patel and other members of the Trump administration said after Friday's FBI raids.
"This morning the FBI thwarted a potential terrorist attack and arrested multiple subjects in Michigan who were allegedly plotting a violent attack over Halloween weekend," Patel said in a post on X.
More: FBI arrests at least three people, says it thwarted terrorist attack plot in Michigan
Patel added in a statement that the FBI's response averted a potentially tragic situation.
"Through swift action and close coordination with our local partners, a potential act of terror was stopped before it could unfold," Patel said. "The vigilance of this FBI prevented what could have been a tragic attack — and thanks to their dedication, Michigan will have a safe and happy Halloween."
In a tweet, Sebastian Gorka, deputy assistant to the president and senior director for counterterrorism at the National Security Council, described the alleged plot as a "Jihadi terror plot in Detroit timed for Halloween when innocent children should be enjoying themselves Trick or Treating."
The messages out of Washington, D.C., are premature, Makled said.
Michigan has one of the nation’s largest concentrations of Arab Americans and people with origins in the Middle East and North Africa. The majority of the community is in Metro Detroit, while Dearborn is the nation's largest Arab majority city and approximately half of its 103,000 residents are Arab Americans.
"The negative ripple effects of headlines or comments from Washington that don't take into consideration what our community goes through needs to be addressed," Makled said. "It is important that we reach out to people in Washington to remind them not to be so fast and loose with comments.
"Our clients and everyone has been cooperating ― fully cooperating ― with the investigation," Makled said. "They have given statements and been open to allowing their electronic devices to be forensically searched.
"So, we'll wait and see," the lawyer added. "We have a great FBI locally. Agents do a great job, and the U.S. Attorney's Office, locally, does a great job. They may charge, but only because there is so much pressure coming from D.C."
The government has not provided details about the investigation to the public "because there is not much there," Makled said.
"Having a curiosity about global events is not illegal," he said. "Being in those chat rooms is not illegal. If there is a threat, if they became radicalized, or if an (FBI) agent is trying to antagonize or get them to agree to do something that is inappropriate or illegal, then you cross a threshold. None of that happened in this situation."
Makled said his client is concerned.
"What we have is some kids who are U.S. citizens, who love this country, and a couple of them are being held right now," he said. "I don't want the public to get into this hysteria, especially when it comes to rhetoric that is contrary to the residents of Dearborn or the Muslim population in Michigan.
"I want to make sure everybody gets a fair opportunity to defend against accusations in court. Be mindful, Michigan is one big community, and everybody wants to make sure we are all safe."
There have been isolated instances of federal terrorism cases falling apart in Metro Detroit.
The 2003 convictions of men who allegedly had been part of a terrorist sleeper cell in Metro Detroit were overturned a year later when a Justice Department investigation concluded a federal prosecutor presented false evidence and concealed other evidence during the trial.
The prosecutor, former Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard Convertino, was criminally charged in 2007 but acquitted in a jury trial. A remaining obstruction of justice count was dismissed.
FBI arrests at least three people, says it thwarted terrorist att ...
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Members of the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force search a home in Dearborn, Mich., on Oct. 31, 2025.
Jeff Kowalsky, AFP via Getty Images
Lawyer for Dearborn man tied to FBI probe disputes terror plot claims
Robert Snell The Detroit News
17 hours ago
A group of young men arrested and questioned by FBI agents Friday in Metro Detroit are not members of a terrorist cell and were not planning an attack, a lawyer for a 20-year-old Dearborn man told The Detroit News while criticizing the government's handling of the investigation.
Lawyer Amir Makled spoke one day after members of an FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force arrested his client and raided multiple homes and locations in Dearborn and Inkster. FBI Director Kash Patel said investigators thwarted a violent plot tied to international terrorism over the Halloween weekend.
Makled said five men were questioned by investigators and that he is aware of two adults in custody in the latest high-profile terrorism investigation in Metro Detroit in recent years. The group ranges in age from 16-20 and all are U.S. citizens, Makled said, including his client, who was still being detained Saturday following an FBI search at the man's home in the 7800 block of Middlepointe Street in Dearborn.
The investigation has not yielded federal criminal charges.
"This is not a terrorist cell," Makled told The News. "There was never any planned mass-casualty event or terrorism plot of any kind that I'm aware of. They might have been on some websites or online chat groups that they shouldn’t have been, but nothing that is illegal."
View |14 Photos
FBI investigates homes in Dearborn
Investigators from the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Forces were spotted outside two homes in Dearborn on Friday morning.
A spokeswoman for the U.S. Attorney's Office in Detroit could not be reached for comment Saturday. FBI spokesman Jordan Hall declined to comment.
The lawyer's comments are in contrast to what Patel and other members of the Trump administration said after Friday's FBI raids.
"This morning the FBI thwarted a potential terrorist attack and arrested multiple subjects in Michigan who were allegedly plotting a violent attack over Halloween weekend," Patel said in a post on X.
More: FBI arrests at least three people, says it thwarted terrorist attack plot in Michigan
Patel added in a statement that the FBI's response averted a potentially tragic situation.
"Through swift action and close coordination with our local partners, a potential act of terror was stopped before it could unfold," Patel said. "The vigilance of this FBI prevented what could have been a tragic attack — and thanks to their dedication, Michigan will have a safe and happy Halloween."
In a tweet, Sebastian Gorka, deputy assistant to the president and senior director for counterterrorism at the National Security Council, described the alleged plot as a "Jihadi terror plot in Detroit timed for Halloween when innocent children should be enjoying themselves Trick or Treating."
The messages out of Washington, D.C., are premature, Makled said.
Michigan has one of the nation’s largest concentrations of Arab Americans and people with origins in the Middle East and North Africa. The majority of the community is in Metro Detroit, while Dearborn is the nation's largest Arab majority city and approximately half of its 103,000 residents are Arab Americans.
"The negative ripple effects of headlines or comments from Washington that don't take into consideration what our community goes through needs to be addressed," Makled said. "It is important that we reach out to people in Washington to remind them not to be so fast and loose with comments.
"Our clients and everyone has been cooperating ― fully cooperating ― with the investigation," Makled said. "They have given statements and been open to allowing their electronic devices to be forensically searched.
"So, we'll wait and see," the lawyer added. "We have a great FBI locally. Agents do a great job, and the U.S. Attorney's Office, locally, does a great job. They may charge, but only because there is so much pressure coming from D.C."
The government has not provided details about the investigation to the public "because there is not much there," Makled said.
"Having a curiosity about global events is not illegal," he said. "Being in those chat rooms is not illegal. If there is a threat, if they became radicalized, or if an (FBI) agent is trying to antagonize or get them to agree to do something that is inappropriate or illegal, then you cross a threshold. None of that happened in this situation."
Makled said his client is concerned.
"What we have is some kids who are U.S. citizens, who love this country, and a couple of them are being held right now," he said. "I don't want the public to get into this hysteria, especially when it comes to rhetoric that is contrary to the residents of Dearborn or the Muslim population in Michigan.
"I want to make sure everybody gets a fair opportunity to defend against accusations in court. Be mindful, Michigan is one big community, and everybody wants to make sure we are all safe."
There have been isolated instances of federal terrorism cases falling apart in Metro Detroit.
The 2003 convictions of men who allegedly had been part of a terrorist sleeper cell in Metro Detroit were overturned a year later when a Justice Department investigation concluded a federal prosecutor presented false evidence and concealed other evidence during the trial.
The prosecutor, former Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard Convertino, was criminally charged in 2007 but acquitted in a jury trial. A remaining obstruction of justice count was dismissed.
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Tresir
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This has just been reported on the radio news so I looked it up. Train multiple stabbing incidents in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, UK. Two arrests.
WTH is going on here?
Published:10:45 02/11/2025
A statement from Superintendent John Loveless which was delivered at the scene of Huntingdon station this morning.
“This is a shocking incident and my thoughts are with those who have been injured and their families.
At 7.42pm we were called to reports of a multiple stabbing on board the 6.25pm train service from Doncaster to London King’s Cross
Officers immediately attended Huntingdon station alongside paramedics, where armed police from Cambridgeshire Police boarded the train and arrested two people within 8 minutes of the first 999 call. The two men remain in police custody.
A 32-year-old man, a black British national, and a 35-year-old man, a British national of Caribbean descent, were both arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Both were born in the UK. They remain in police custody this morning for questioning.
Ten people were taken to hospital by ambulance and another person self-presented at hospital later that evening. While nine were initially believed to have life-threatening injuries, following assessment and treatment, four have been discharged and two patients remain in a life-threatening condition.
We declared a major incident yesterday and Counter Terrorism Policing were initially supporting our investigation however at this stage there is nothing to suggest this is a terrorist incident. This is a British Transport Police investigation. We continue work to establish the full circumstances and motivation for this incident. At this early stage it would not be appropriate to speculate on the causes of the incident.
The station remains closed, but we expect trains to be passing through the station from this morning. Passengers will see a high visibility presence of police officers at stations and on trains throughout today who are there to reassure the public and respond to any concerns.
I’d like to thank the public for their patience and their cooperation yesterday evening which has already greatly assisted our investigation – as well as the multi-agency response from the emergency services including our colleagues at Cambridgeshire Police, East of England Ambulance Service, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service, and Counter Terrorism Policing.
Lastly – I’d appeal for anyone with information, who hasn’t already spoken to police, to contact BTP by texting 61016 quoting reference 663 of 01/11/25.”
WTH is going on here?
Updated statement following incident at Huntingdon Station - Cambridgeshire
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Published:10:45 02/11/2025
A statement from Superintendent John Loveless which was delivered at the scene of Huntingdon station this morning.
“This is a shocking incident and my thoughts are with those who have been injured and their families.
At 7.42pm we were called to reports of a multiple stabbing on board the 6.25pm train service from Doncaster to London King’s Cross
Officers immediately attended Huntingdon station alongside paramedics, where armed police from Cambridgeshire Police boarded the train and arrested two people within 8 minutes of the first 999 call. The two men remain in police custody.
A 32-year-old man, a black British national, and a 35-year-old man, a British national of Caribbean descent, were both arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Both were born in the UK. They remain in police custody this morning for questioning.
Ten people were taken to hospital by ambulance and another person self-presented at hospital later that evening. While nine were initially believed to have life-threatening injuries, following assessment and treatment, four have been discharged and two patients remain in a life-threatening condition.
We declared a major incident yesterday and Counter Terrorism Policing were initially supporting our investigation however at this stage there is nothing to suggest this is a terrorist incident. This is a British Transport Police investigation. We continue work to establish the full circumstances and motivation for this incident. At this early stage it would not be appropriate to speculate on the causes of the incident.
The station remains closed, but we expect trains to be passing through the station from this morning. Passengers will see a high visibility presence of police officers at stations and on trains throughout today who are there to reassure the public and respond to any concerns.
I’d like to thank the public for their patience and their cooperation yesterday evening which has already greatly assisted our investigation – as well as the multi-agency response from the emergency services including our colleagues at Cambridgeshire Police, East of England Ambulance Service, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service, and Counter Terrorism Policing.
Lastly – I’d appeal for anyone with information, who hasn’t already spoken to police, to contact BTP by texting 61016 quoting reference 663 of 01/11/25.”
Tresir
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Latest on the multiple stabbings on the train at Huntingdon in the UK. Only one suspect now. Also one of the most seriously injured was a member of the rail staff who acted heroically and prevented more serious injuries to others.
Detectives investigating a multiple stabbing on a train in Cambridgeshire can this evening confirm a 32-year-old man who was arrested is now being treated as the only suspect.
A 35-year-old man from London who was also arrested at the scene has been released with no further action. It was reported in good faith to officers responding to the incident that he was involved in the attack, and following enquiries we can confirm that he was not involved.
The 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody. He is from Peterborough and it is known that he boarded the train at Peterborough station.
A knife was recovered by officers at the scene.
Five casualties have now been discharged from hospital and one remains in a life-threatening condition. This casualty is a member of LNER rail staff who was on the train at the time and tried to stop the attacker. Detectives have reviewed the CCTV from the train and it is clear his actions were nothing short of heroic and undoubtedly saved many people’s lives.
Deputy Chief Constable Stuart Cundy said: “Our investigation is moving at pace and we are confident we are not looking for anyone else in connection to the incident.
“As would be expected, specialist detectives are looking into the background of the suspect we have in custody and the events that led up to the attack.
“This was a horrific attack that has had a wide impact. My thoughts and those of everyone in British Transport Police are with those injured and their families – especially the brave member of rail staff whose family are being supported by specialist officers.
“Having viewed the CCTV from the train, the actions of the member of rail staff were nothing short of heroic and undoubtedly saved people’s lives.
“My thanks to the public for their patience while we continue our investigation at Huntingdon station. We hope that we will be able to support GTR in reopening the station soon.
“Anyone with information who hasn’t already spoken to police is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 quoting reference 663 of 01/11/25.”
David Horne, Managing Director of LNER said: “We are deeply shocked and saddened by yesterday's incident and our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected, particularly our colleague who remains in a life-threatening condition, and their family.
“I would like to thank the emergency services for their quick and professional response and the care they provided to those injured. I would also like to recognise the driver, crew and our operational response colleagues for their bravery and quick actions.
"This is a deeply upsetting incident. Over the coming days we will continue to cooperate with the authorities involved and will do everything we can to support our customers and colleagues during this very difficult time."
Detectives investigating a multiple stabbing on a train in Cambridgeshire can this evening confirm a 32-year-old man who was arrested is now being treated as the only suspect.
A 35-year-old man from London who was also arrested at the scene has been released with no further action. It was reported in good faith to officers responding to the incident that he was involved in the attack, and following enquiries we can confirm that he was not involved.
The 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody. He is from Peterborough and it is known that he boarded the train at Peterborough station.
A knife was recovered by officers at the scene.
Five casualties have now been discharged from hospital and one remains in a life-threatening condition. This casualty is a member of LNER rail staff who was on the train at the time and tried to stop the attacker. Detectives have reviewed the CCTV from the train and it is clear his actions were nothing short of heroic and undoubtedly saved many people’s lives.
Deputy Chief Constable Stuart Cundy said: “Our investigation is moving at pace and we are confident we are not looking for anyone else in connection to the incident.
“As would be expected, specialist detectives are looking into the background of the suspect we have in custody and the events that led up to the attack.
“This was a horrific attack that has had a wide impact. My thoughts and those of everyone in British Transport Police are with those injured and their families – especially the brave member of rail staff whose family are being supported by specialist officers.
“Having viewed the CCTV from the train, the actions of the member of rail staff were nothing short of heroic and undoubtedly saved people’s lives.
“My thanks to the public for their patience while we continue our investigation at Huntingdon station. We hope that we will be able to support GTR in reopening the station soon.
“Anyone with information who hasn’t already spoken to police is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 quoting reference 663 of 01/11/25.”
David Horne, Managing Director of LNER said: “We are deeply shocked and saddened by yesterday's incident and our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected, particularly our colleague who remains in a life-threatening condition, and their family.
“I would like to thank the emergency services for their quick and professional response and the care they provided to those injured. I would also like to recognise the driver, crew and our operational response colleagues for their bravery and quick actions.
"This is a deeply upsetting incident. Over the coming days we will continue to cooperate with the authorities involved and will do everything we can to support our customers and colleagues during this very difficult time."
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More info on the train stabbings in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, UK.
Updating link.
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Updating link.
Police investigating whether train attack suspect linked to stabbing of 14-year-old on Friday
Anthony Williams, 32, has been charged with 11 counts of attempted murder - police say they are also looking at other possibly linked incidents in Peterborough.
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The same guy who has been charged with the train stabbings, has also been charged with a stabbing earlier in the day too.
www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk
By Ben Jones
Published 3rd Nov 2025, 10:33 GMT
Updated 3rd Nov 2025, 12:13 GMT
A man that has been charged with 10 counts of attempted murder in connection to a mass stabbing on a train shortly after leaving Peterborough has been further charged following an incident in London.
Anthony Williams, of Langford Road, Peterborough has been charged with a further count of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article in relation to an incident which took place at Pontoon Dock DLR station on Saturday morning (November 1).
The incident, in which it is understood that the victim suffered facial injuries, took place at the station in East London at just before 1am.
After an investigation, Williams was later identified as a suspect.
Huntingdon Railway Station on Sunday morning (November 2).
Williams will appear at Peterborough Magistrates' Court this morning charged with this offence as well as ten counts of attempted murder, one count of actual bodily harm and one count of possession of bladed article following the attack on Saturday on the 6:25pm LNER service from Doncaster to London King’s Cross.
11 people were hospitalised in the train attack, five are still receiving treatment. One man is still in a critical condition, a member of LNER rail staff who was on the train at the time and tried to stop the attacker. He has been praised by British Transport Police for his ‘heroic actions’ which saved many lives.’
Deputy Chief Constable Stuart Cundy said: "The criminal investigation and support for the victims is a priority for British Transport Police.”
“Our investigation is also looking at other possible linked offences. Following the charges authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service I would stress the importance of not saying or publishing anything which might jeopardise or prejudice ongoing criminal proceedings, or the integrity of the investigation."
Huntingdon mass stabbing suspect charged with attempted murder in separate attack on same day
A man that has been charged with 10 counts of attempted murder in connection to a mass stabbing on a train shortly after leaving Peterborough has been further charged following an incident in London.
www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk
By Ben Jones
Published 3rd Nov 2025, 10:33 GMT
Updated 3rd Nov 2025, 12:13 GMT
A man that has been charged with 10 counts of attempted murder in connection to a mass stabbing on a train shortly after leaving Peterborough has been further charged following an incident in London.
Anthony Williams, of Langford Road, Peterborough has been charged with a further count of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article in relation to an incident which took place at Pontoon Dock DLR station on Saturday morning (November 1).
The incident, in which it is understood that the victim suffered facial injuries, took place at the station in East London at just before 1am.
After an investigation, Williams was later identified as a suspect.
Huntingdon Railway Station on Sunday morning (November 2).
Williams will appear at Peterborough Magistrates' Court this morning charged with this offence as well as ten counts of attempted murder, one count of actual bodily harm and one count of possession of bladed article following the attack on Saturday on the 6:25pm LNER service from Doncaster to London King’s Cross.
11 people were hospitalised in the train attack, five are still receiving treatment. One man is still in a critical condition, a member of LNER rail staff who was on the train at the time and tried to stop the attacker. He has been praised by British Transport Police for his ‘heroic actions’ which saved many lives.’
Deputy Chief Constable Stuart Cundy said: "The criminal investigation and support for the victims is a priority for British Transport Police.”
“Our investigation is also looking at other possible linked offences. Following the charges authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service I would stress the importance of not saying or publishing anything which might jeopardise or prejudice ongoing criminal proceedings, or the integrity of the investigation."
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This is a BBC updating link with some new info on the rail stabbings. The suspect is also being looked at WRT other incidents in Peterborough.
It is also very clear there were several heroes during this horrific incident.
The article is graphic where it describes the injuries.
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It is also very clear there were several heroes during this horrific incident.
The article is graphic where it describes the injuries.
Police investigating whether train attack suspect linked to stabbing of 14-year-old on Friday
Anthony Williams, 32, has been charged with 11 counts of attempted murder - police say they are also looking at other possibly linked incidents in Peterborough.
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Don't know for sure if this is a crime or not, sure sounds like one.
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7 firefighters hurt after car fire leads to explosion in the Bronx, FDNY says
Seven firefighters were hurt, three of them seriously burned, after a fire in the Bronx spread to multiple cars and trash piles and ultimately sparked an explosion, fire officials say. Firefighters arrived at the tire shop on Westchester Avenue in the Longwood neighborhood just after 7 p.m...
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Reminds me a lot of the Ralph Yarl/Andrew Lester case.
Police initially called for home invasion in progress
WHITESTOWN, Ind. – A woman died following a shooting at a Whitestown subdivision in what appeared to be a case of mistaken identity.
Capt. John Jurkash, a public information officer with the Whitestown Metropolitan Police Department, confirmed the shooting was reported at 6:49 a.m. Wednesday on Maize Lane.
Police found a woman dead on the porch. It appeared a shot had been fired from inside, with bullet hole spotted in the front door.
The call initially came in as a home invasion, and police investigated it as such. Upon further investigation, however, Jurkash said the home invasion element was “not the case anymore.”
It appeared the woman was part of a cleaning crew who had arrived at the wrong address. Officers attempted life-saving measures when they arrived, but the woman was already dead.
“This remains an active and ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting,” police said in a statement sent just before noon on Wednesday. “The facts gathered do not support that a residential entry occurred. We want to reassure the community that this appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no known threat to public safety.”
Several people were in the home and at the scene when it happened, Jurkash said. Investigators recovered a firearm.
A man, also part of the cleaning crew, was on the porch with the victim when police arrived on scene. Police reiterated that no evidence leads them to believe the woman entered the home.
Jurkash said the investigation was still in its early stages and police were questioning several people. He declined to comment on a possible suspect, as investigators were still trying to understand the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The victim has been identified as Maria Florinda Rios Perez. FOX59/CBS4 spoke with the victim’s husband Wednesday night as police continue investigating the shooting.
“The loss of life is always a profound tragedy, and our hearts and prayers go out to all those affected. WMPD is committed to conducting a thorough and impartial investigation,” police said in a statement. “Our detectives are interviewing all individuals involved, and our Crime Scene Investigators are meticulously collecting and analyzing all relevant evidence to understand the full scope of what occurred.”
Police said they were working with the Boone County Prosecutor’s Office to make sure “every aspect of this case is handled with care and diligence.”
Whitestown police asked the community to “trust in their investigative process and refrain from sharing unverified information.”
Police initially called for home invasion in progress
WHITESTOWN, Ind. – A woman died following a shooting at a Whitestown subdivision in what appeared to be a case of mistaken identity.
Capt. John Jurkash, a public information officer with the Whitestown Metropolitan Police Department, confirmed the shooting was reported at 6:49 a.m. Wednesday on Maize Lane.
Police found a woman dead on the porch. It appeared a shot had been fired from inside, with bullet hole spotted in the front door.
The call initially came in as a home invasion, and police investigated it as such. Upon further investigation, however, Jurkash said the home invasion element was “not the case anymore.”
It appeared the woman was part of a cleaning crew who had arrived at the wrong address. Officers attempted life-saving measures when they arrived, but the woman was already dead.
“This remains an active and ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting,” police said in a statement sent just before noon on Wednesday. “The facts gathered do not support that a residential entry occurred. We want to reassure the community that this appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no known threat to public safety.”
Several people were in the home and at the scene when it happened, Jurkash said. Investigators recovered a firearm.
A man, also part of the cleaning crew, was on the porch with the victim when police arrived on scene. Police reiterated that no evidence leads them to believe the woman entered the home.
Jurkash said the investigation was still in its early stages and police were questioning several people. He declined to comment on a possible suspect, as investigators were still trying to understand the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The victim has been identified as Maria Florinda Rios Perez. FOX59/CBS4 spoke with the victim’s husband Wednesday night as police continue investigating the shooting.
“The loss of life is always a profound tragedy, and our hearts and prayers go out to all those affected. WMPD is committed to conducting a thorough and impartial investigation,” police said in a statement. “Our detectives are interviewing all individuals involved, and our Crime Scene Investigators are meticulously collecting and analyzing all relevant evidence to understand the full scope of what occurred.”
Police said they were working with the Boone County Prosecutor’s Office to make sure “every aspect of this case is handled with care and diligence.”
Whitestown police asked the community to “trust in their investigative process and refrain from sharing unverified information.”
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Update on the UK train stabbings.
www.bbc.com
A woman pleaded with the alleged Huntingdon train attacker, telling him "please don't" as he lunged at her with a knife.
Dayna Arnold, 48, from Bridlington said she was lying on the carriage floor when the man stopped his attack after her words.
He walked away down the train she said, before returning to her and saying "the devil's not going to win".
Ms Arnold had got on the train with her partner Andy Gray at Peterborough on Saturday evening and had just sat down when she "heard a lot of commotion towards the front of our carriage".
"We both peered up over the seats in front of us and we just saw a bunch of people getting out of their seats and then a lot of panicked voices and they were heading our way."
She said her partner was swept along by the fleeing crowd, but she was stuck in her seat when her bag caught on the table.
After freeing herself she made her way down the carriage only to be knocked into a seat by panicking passengers.
In her first broadcast interview, she told BBC Look North she saw the alleged attacker approaching.
"So I just decided to slide down to the floor and then moments later he was above me," she said.
She added: "He was right over me and he had the knife and he was lunging it at me, but I just put my arm up like this and just said, 'please don't'.
"There was just something that shifted in his face and his eyes and he took the knife down."
Ms Arnold said the man returned a few moments later "he just looked right at me and he said, 'the devil's not going to win'."
Image source,Reuters
Image caption,
Eleven people were injured in the incident at Huntingdon on Saturday
She said that her partner helped one of the injured passengers by using his belt as a tourniquet.
The couple have had trouble sleeping in the aftermath of the incident.
"I am feeling very lucky and blessed that Andy and I are OK and hope that everyone injured and affected by this very scary ordeal has a speedy recovery," she said.
Eleven people were injured in the incident on Saturday evening on a Doncaster to London LNER train in Cambridgeshire.
Anthony Williams, 32, of no fixed abode, has been charged with 10 counts of attempted murder and remanded into custody.
Woman pleaded for life during Cambridgeshire train attack
Dayna Arnold said the man left her lying on the floor after she pleaded "please don't".
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A woman pleaded with the alleged Huntingdon train attacker, telling him "please don't" as he lunged at her with a knife.
Dayna Arnold, 48, from Bridlington said she was lying on the carriage floor when the man stopped his attack after her words.
He walked away down the train she said, before returning to her and saying "the devil's not going to win".
Ms Arnold had got on the train with her partner Andy Gray at Peterborough on Saturday evening and had just sat down when she "heard a lot of commotion towards the front of our carriage".
"We both peered up over the seats in front of us and we just saw a bunch of people getting out of their seats and then a lot of panicked voices and they were heading our way."
She said her partner was swept along by the fleeing crowd, but she was stuck in her seat when her bag caught on the table.
After freeing herself she made her way down the carriage only to be knocked into a seat by panicking passengers.
In her first broadcast interview, she told BBC Look North she saw the alleged attacker approaching.
"So I just decided to slide down to the floor and then moments later he was above me," she said.
She added: "He was right over me and he had the knife and he was lunging it at me, but I just put my arm up like this and just said, 'please don't'.
"There was just something that shifted in his face and his eyes and he took the knife down."
Ms Arnold said the man returned a few moments later "he just looked right at me and he said, 'the devil's not going to win'."
Image caption,
Eleven people were injured in the incident at Huntingdon on Saturday
She said that her partner helped one of the injured passengers by using his belt as a tourniquet.
The couple have had trouble sleeping in the aftermath of the incident.
"I am feeling very lucky and blessed that Andy and I are OK and hope that everyone injured and affected by this very scary ordeal has a speedy recovery," she said.
Eleven people were injured in the incident on Saturday evening on a Doncaster to London LNER train in Cambridgeshire.
Anthony Williams, 32, of no fixed abode, has been charged with 10 counts of attempted murder and remanded into custody.
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Further articles about the train stabbings.
More on this story
Image source,Scunthorpe United FC
Image caption,
Jonathan Gjoshe received non-life-threatening injuries in the attack
ByDavid McKenna
East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
- Train hero who saved passengers during attack named
- Published
2 days ago
- Published
- rail worker credited with saving multiple lives during a mass stabbing on a train has been named as Samir Zitouni.
The 48-year-old's actions on the Doncaster to London King's Cross service on Saturday evening were described as "nothing short of heroic".
Mr Zitouni remains "critically unwell" but stable in hospital, British Transport Police said.
Anthony Williams, 32, of no fixed abode, was charged with 10 counts of attempted murder relating to the train stabbing and a count of attempted murder in connection with an attack in London on Saturday.
Mr Zitouni has worked for LNER for more than 20 years.
David Horne, LNER managing director, said: "In a moment of crisis, Sam did not hesitate as he stepped forward to protect those around him.
"His actions were incredibly brave, and we are so proud of him, and of all our colleagues who acted with such courage that evening.
"Our thoughts and prayers remain with Sam and his family. We will continue to support them and wish him a full and speedy recovery."
It is thought Mr Zitouni "blocked" the attacker from stabbing a girl, leaving him with a gash on his head and neck.
In a statement, his family said they were " immensely proud of Sam and his courage".
"The police called him a hero on Saturday evening, but to us he's always been a hero," they said.
"We have been deeply touched by the outpouring of love and kindness shown to Sam, and by the many well-wishes for his recovery.
"The care provided by the hospital and the support from his colleagues at LNER has been incredible."
Image source,PA Media
Image caption,
Forensics officers remained at the scene on Sunday as investigations continued
On Monday morning, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander told BBC Breakfast the bravery he showed was "utterly remarkable" after putting himself "in harm's way".
"There are people who are alive today who wouldn't be… were it not for his actions."
Peter McDonald, the Liberal Democrat chairman of Cambridgeshire County Council, also paid tribute to the "extraordinary bravery" shown by Mr Zitouni.
He said: "In a moment of great danger, Sam put the safety of others before his own. Thanks to his courage and presence of mind, lives were saved."
He further praised the efforts of all the emergency service staff involved and those employed by the train operator and Network Rail.
Ten people on board the LNER train, which stopped at Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire, were taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital.
An eleventh person went to the hospital later.
Seven of those have been discharged and four remain in a stable condition, British Transport Police said.
The attack took place on the 18:25 GMT LNER service from Doncaster, South Yorkshire to London's King's Cross station.
Passengers said one person brandishing a knife began stabbing people on the train after it passed through Peterborough.
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3 days ago
Fundraiser for player injured in train stabbing
Image caption,
Jonathan Gjoshe received non-life-threatening injuries in the attack
ByDavid McKenna
East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
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So you get shot for knocking on someone's door. WTH!
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Trump Pardons Cheyenne Diesel Delete Mechanic Troy Lake
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President Donald Trump pardoned Troy Lake on Friday. The 65-year-old Wyoming diesel mechanic spent seven months in federal prison for tweaking and removing emissions systems on ailing engines. When he got the news, he wept.
Clair McFarland
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President Donald Trump pardoned Troy Lake on Friday. The 65-year-old Wyoming diesel mechanic spent seven months in federal prison for tweaking and removing emissions systems on ailing engines. When he got the news, he wept. (Jimmy Orr, Cowboy State Daily)
President Donald Trump pardoned Troy Lake on Friday.
The 65-year-old Wyoming diesel mechanic spent seven months in federal prison for tweaking and removing emissions systems on ailing engines. He was originally sentenced to one year and one day in prison, but was released early to home confinement with an ankle monitor in September.
He and his business Elite Diesel were also fined $52,000.
Though relieved to be free of the dismal prison in which he spent his 40th wedding anniversary and his 65th birthday, Lake said that he believed he’d spend the rest of his life as a convicted felon, unable to vote, hold public office, or possess or hunt with firearms.
Until Friday.
He was standing in his kitchen when he noticed he had a voicemail, Lake told Cowboy State Daily on Friday.
It was from U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, calling to congratulate Lake on receiving a full, complete, unconditional pardon from the president.
Lummis said she found it shocking the pardon was even needed, in a copy of the voicemail Lake sent Friday to Cowboy State Daily.
“But I just wanted to call and … let you know how very sorry I am that this even happened to you guys, but how delighted I am that the pardon has come through from President Trump,” said Lummis. “Thank you, take care, and congratulations.”
Lake said he started pacing his family home just outside of Cheyenne, his heart racing.
Then he wept.
“I don’t guess men are supposed to do that,” he said. “But it’s great. It’s news that, you know — I guess I look at it as, there are some good things that happen in the world.”
The First Tears
Meanwhile, Troy’s wife Holly Lake was driving on Interstate 25 south of Cheyenne when she got the call.She had to pull over to cry.
“These are the first tears I’ve shed over this whole thing since it all started,” Holly told Cowboy State Daily, reflecting on roughly six years of being investigated by the federal government after U.S. Environmental Protection Agency personnel first raided the family’s shop in 2018.
Holly hadn’t let herself cry because, “I knew we had to get through this,” she said. “I had to be strong for everybody, I guess.”
Troy Lake said the thrilling news makes him want to help others like him.
He said he hopes he can help anyone in the diesel industry or in the government who will listen to find ways to tune trucks for cleaner air — and to spark commonsense reforms to the systems and the laws around them.
“We need to sit down and think about a more logical way of doing it, not putting people out of work,” he said, referencing the expensive emissions repairs that can cripple small trucking businesses and other diesel fleets.
'Everyday People Won Today'
Troy and Holly Lake in their separate interviews both thanked Trump, Lummis and her team, as well as the advocates who fought for their cause.Troy said he’s amazed at his wife and family, who fought for a pardon while he was in prison, “helpless” to get word of his own case to the new administration.
Holly said she’s grateful for the numerous Wyoming lawmakers who urged the president to pardon her husband, “and all the people around the country who have backed us up. We found out who our friends are. It’s unbelievable.”
One of those is Jeff Daugherty, a Cheyenne-based political consultant and family friend who took up the Lakes’ cause for free because he saw Troy’s prosecution as unjust.
“Regular, everyday people won today. That feels good,” Daugherty told Cowboy State Daily in a Friday text message.
He added that the pardon is “a testament to the brave people who stayed with Troy,” including Lummis, Wyoming House Speaker Rep. Chip Neiman and the state representatives he rallied, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, and Region 8 Administrator Cyrus Western.
Neiman told Cowboy State Daily on Friday that he’d like to thank Trump, “for doing the right thing” and standing up for victims of government overreach.
“I appreciate all the efforts on behalf of everybody that was willing to put their name on the line for (Troy),” Neiman added.
President Donald Trump pardoned Troy Lake on Friday. The 65-year-old Wyoming diesel mechanic spent seven months in federal prison for tweaking and removing emissions systems on ailing engines. When he got the news, he wept. Above, Troy and wife Holly celebrate in their home Friday. (Jimmy Orr, Cowboy State Daily)
President Donald Trump pardoned Troy Lake on Friday. The 65-year-old Wyoming diesel mechanic spent seven months in federal prison for tweaking and removing emissions systems on ailing engines. When he got the news, he wept. Above, TJ, Troy and Holly Lake with a copy of the pardon from Trump. (Jimmy Orr, Cowboy State Daily)
President Donald Trump pardoned Troy Lake on Friday. The 65-year-old Wyoming diesel mechanic spent seven months in federal prison for tweaking and removing emissions systems on ailing engines. When he got the news, he wept. (Jimmy Orr, Cowboy State Daily)
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President Donald Trump pardoned Troy Lake on Friday. The 65-year-old Wyoming diesel mechanic spent seven months in federal prison for tweaking and removing emissions systems on ailing engines. When he got the news, he wept. (Jimmy Orr, Cowboy State Daily)
President Donald Trump pardoned Troy Lake on Friday.
The 65-year-old Wyoming diesel mechanic spent seven months in federal prison for tweaking and removing emissions systems on ailing engines. He was originally sentenced to one year and one day in prison, but was released early to home confinement with an ankle monitor in September.
He and his business Elite Diesel were also fined $52,000.
Though relieved to be free of the dismal prison in which he spent his 40th wedding anniversary and his 65th birthday, Lake said that he believed he’d spend the rest of his life as a convicted felon, unable to vote, hold public office, or possess or hunt with firearms.
Until Friday.
He was standing in his kitchen when he noticed he had a voicemail, Lake told Cowboy State Daily on Friday.
It was from U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, calling to congratulate Lake on receiving a full, complete, unconditional pardon from the president.
Lummis said she found it shocking the pardon was even needed, in a copy of the voicemail Lake sent Friday to Cowboy State Daily.
“But I just wanted to call and … let you know how very sorry I am that this even happened to you guys, but how delighted I am that the pardon has come through from President Trump,” said Lummis. “Thank you, take care, and congratulations.”
Lake said he started pacing his family home just outside of Cheyenne, his heart racing.
Then he wept.
“I don’t guess men are supposed to do that,” he said. “But it’s great. It’s news that, you know — I guess I look at it as, there are some good things that happen in the world.”
The First Tears
Meanwhile, Troy’s wife Holly Lake was driving on Interstate 25 south of Cheyenne when she got the call.
She had to pull over to cry.
“These are the first tears I’ve shed over this whole thing since it all started,” Holly told Cowboy State Daily, reflecting on roughly six years of being investigated by the federal government after U.S. Environmental Protection Agency personnel first raided the family’s shop in 2018.
Holly hadn’t let herself cry because, “I knew we had to get through this,” she said. “I had to be strong for everybody, I guess.”
Troy Lake said the thrilling news makes him want to help others like him.
He said he hopes he can help anyone in the diesel industry or in the government who will listen to find ways to tune trucks for cleaner air — and to spark commonsense reforms to the systems and the laws around them.
“We need to sit down and think about a more logical way of doing it, not putting people out of work,” he said, referencing the expensive emissions repairs that can cripple small trucking businesses and other diesel fleets.
'Everyday People Won Today'
Troy and Holly Lake in their separate interviews both thanked Trump, Lummis and her team, as well as the advocates who fought for their cause.
Troy said he’s amazed at his wife and family, who fought for a pardon while he was in prison, “helpless” to get word of his own case to the new administration.
Holly said she’s grateful for the numerous Wyoming lawmakers who urged the president to pardon her husband, “and all the people around the country who have backed us up. We found out who our friends are. It’s unbelievable.”
One of those is Jeff Daugherty, a Cheyenne-based political consultant and family friend who took up the Lakes’ cause for free because he saw Troy’s prosecution as unjust.
“Regular, everyday people won today. That feels good,” Daugherty told Cowboy State Daily in a Friday text message.
He added that the pardon is “a testament to the brave people who stayed with Troy,” including Lummis, Wyoming House Speaker Rep. Chip Neiman and the state representatives he rallied, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, and Region 8 Administrator Cyrus Western.
Neiman told Cowboy State Daily on Friday that he’d like to thank Trump, “for doing the right thing” and standing up for victims of government overreach.
“I appreciate all the efforts on behalf of everybody that was willing to put their name on the line for (Troy),” Neiman added.
President Donald Trump pardoned Troy Lake on Friday. The 65-year-old Wyoming diesel mechanic spent seven months in federal prison for tweaking and removing emissions systems on ailing engines. When he got the news, he wept. Above, Troy and wife Holly celebrate in their home Friday. (Jimmy Orr, Cowboy State Daily)
President Donald Trump pardoned Troy Lake on Friday. The 65-year-old Wyoming diesel mechanic spent seven months in federal prison for tweaking and removing emissions systems on ailing engines. When he got the news, he wept. Above, TJ, Troy and Holly Lake with a copy of the pardon from Trump. (Jimmy Orr, Cowboy State Daily)
President Donald Trump pardoned Troy Lake on Friday. The 65-year-old Wyoming diesel mechanic spent seven months in federal prison for tweaking and removing emissions systems on ailing engines. When he got the news, he wept. (Jimmy Orr, Cowboy State Daily)