Teen charged with terrorism for plot to attack Chicago mosque
CHICAGO (CBS) – One of three teenagers accused of plotting to attack a Shia mosque in Chicago is facing upgraded terrorism charges.
A search on 19-year-old Xavier Pelkey's home in Maine back in February uncovered homemade explosive devices made of fireworks and sharp objects.
Prosecutors said Pelkey was plotting the attack with a 15-year-old boy from Chicago and a 17-year-old boy from Kentucky.
Pelkey was charged with conspiracy to provide material support for terrorism and possessing explosives.
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