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A Huntsville terrorism suspect told investigators he acquired the materials for making a bomb because he planned to plant explosives in a public building, prosecutors allege in court records.
Madison County Chief Trial Attorney Tim Gann released the new information in a public court filing today. Gann is disputing 22-year-old Aziz Sayyed's claims of being "illegally and unconstitutionally" jailed without bail.
"The defendant has admitted in an interview with investigators the elements of his charge, to include planning and discussions regarding planting explosives in public building(s)," Gann wrote in a motion asking a judge to deny Sayyed's request for bail.
Sayyed is accused of obtaining bomb-making materials, investigators said in an arrest affidavit. Gann said Sayyed told investigators he acquired the bomb-making materials for the purpose of planting explosives in a public place.
"Given the defendant's intent and ultimate purchase, he represents a real and present danger to the public at large," Gann wrote in court records. "...the defendant has made several indiscriminate threats regarding explosive devices and other methods by which the defendant sought to cause harm to multiple innocent victims, all unknown to the defendant.
Authorities haven't identified the public building(s) that Sayyed reportedly threatened. After the suspect's arrest, police mentioned Redstone Arsenal during a press conference but didn't provide additional details. Officials have said the public is safe with Sayyed behind bars.
Gann's court filing came today in response to a motion filed by Sayyed's lawyer earlier this week. Defense attorney Bruce Gardner, who was hired by Sayyed, claims his client is being held in jail illegally.
"The defendant is not a danger to the community, nor is he a flight risk," Huntsville defense attorney Bruce Gardner wrote in court documents. "He has substantial family ties to the community."
Gardner asked that Madison County District Judge Schuyler Richardson either release Sayyed or set a bail amount that is within the recommended range for a Class C felony. The recommended amount is $2,500-$15,000. But, judges have discretion is setting bond. They can consider things like criminal history, background, character, age and the nature of the alleged crime.
Gann said in his motion that Sayyed is likely to be convicted and sentenced to prison because of his confession to investigators.
Huntsville terrorism suspect admitted he planned to bomb public building, prosecutor alleges
And if anyone is going to run it will be the one that knows he will be convicted.
He was born in North Carolina. It's interesting that he is facing state charges not federal.
Huntsville man charged with supporting act of terrorism, law enforcement say threat is over
Madison County Chief Trial Attorney Tim Gann released the new information in a public court filing today. Gann is disputing 22-year-old Aziz Sayyed's claims of being "illegally and unconstitutionally" jailed without bail.
"The defendant has admitted in an interview with investigators the elements of his charge, to include planning and discussions regarding planting explosives in public building(s)," Gann wrote in a motion asking a judge to deny Sayyed's request for bail.
Sayyed is accused of obtaining bomb-making materials, investigators said in an arrest affidavit. Gann said Sayyed told investigators he acquired the bomb-making materials for the purpose of planting explosives in a public place.
"Given the defendant's intent and ultimate purchase, he represents a real and present danger to the public at large," Gann wrote in court records. "...the defendant has made several indiscriminate threats regarding explosive devices and other methods by which the defendant sought to cause harm to multiple innocent victims, all unknown to the defendant.
Authorities haven't identified the public building(s) that Sayyed reportedly threatened. After the suspect's arrest, police mentioned Redstone Arsenal during a press conference but didn't provide additional details. Officials have said the public is safe with Sayyed behind bars.
Gann's court filing came today in response to a motion filed by Sayyed's lawyer earlier this week. Defense attorney Bruce Gardner, who was hired by Sayyed, claims his client is being held in jail illegally.
"The defendant is not a danger to the community, nor is he a flight risk," Huntsville defense attorney Bruce Gardner wrote in court documents. "He has substantial family ties to the community."
Gardner asked that Madison County District Judge Schuyler Richardson either release Sayyed or set a bail amount that is within the recommended range for a Class C felony. The recommended amount is $2,500-$15,000. But, judges have discretion is setting bond. They can consider things like criminal history, background, character, age and the nature of the alleged crime.
Gann said in his motion that Sayyed is likely to be convicted and sentenced to prison because of his confession to investigators.
Huntsville terrorism suspect admitted he planned to bomb public building, prosecutor alleges
And if anyone is going to run it will be the one that knows he will be convicted.
He was born in North Carolina. It's interesting that he is facing state charges not federal.
Huntsville man charged with supporting act of terrorism, law enforcement say threat is over
