“Jihad Jane” scheduled to change plea
The Montgomery County woman known to the world as “Jihad Jane” appears to be ready to retract her “not guilty” plea on charges of aiding terrorists.
The Philadelphia Federal Court docket for next week includes a “change of plea hearing” for Colleen LaRose of Pennsburg.WHYY could not reach LaRose’s attorney Mark Wilson for comment. CNN quotes Wilson as saying his client will plead guilty.LaRose pleaded not guilty in March 2010, but had been in custody since October 2009. She’s accused of trying to recruit terrorists online and enlist them to assassinate a Swedish cartoonist made famous for drawings of the Prophet Mohammed.
WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Please give today.
Philly’s housing market takes center stage during ‘Bridging Blocks’ event
About a dozen residents participated in Thursday’s discussion inside the Walnut Street West Library in University City.
3 hours ago
No Name Pops perform tribute to Peter Nero, former frontman of Philly Pops
Many members of the No Name Pops played under Nero when they were with the now-ailing Philly Pops.
3 hours ago
Listen 1:03
Philly, meet the new normal of spring allergy season
Tree and grass pollen are at extreme levels, according to local pollen counts. Experts say climate change is to blame for longer allergy seasons.
4 hours ago
Listen 1:05