Times Square car bomber suspect Faisal Shahzad was charged with multiple counts of terrorism and weapons charges.
In an indictment handed down by a grand jury, Faisal Shahzad was accused of receiving explosives training and financial help from the Pakistani Taliban, the Associated Press reports.
The purpose of an indictment is to inform an accused individual of the charge against him or her so that the person will be able to prepare a defense.
In this case, Pakistani-born American Faisal Shahzad was charged with 10 terrorism and weapons counts.
As previously discussed, car bomber suspect Faisal Shahzad, 30, admitted his role in the failed attempt to explode a car bomb in Manhattan’s theater district in the heart of Times Square.
According to the Department of Justice, Faisal Shahzad faces charges of conspiracy and attempt to use a weapon of mass destruction, conspiracy and attempt to commit international terrorism.
The grand jury indictment returned alleges Shahzad had received a total of $12,000 from the militant group through cash drop-offs in Massachusetts and Long Island.
Six of the charges carry a maximum life sentence if convicted, including two that bring a mandatory life sentence.
Shahzad is expected to be arraigned on Monday.
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