Two lawyers who tossed a Molotov cocktail into an empty NYPD vehicle in Brooklyn during last yearâs George Floyd protests â" and then called for more fiery acts of violence in a string of text messages â" have taken a plea deal.
Urooj Rahman and Colinford Mattis pleaded guilty in Brooklyn federal court Wednesday to possession of a destructive device and could face 10 years behind bars if their sentencing judge applies a terrorism enhancement.
They faced life sentences when indicted in June for the May 30, 2020 firebombing.
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Two lawyers who tossed a Molotov cocktail into an empty NYPD vehicle in Brooklyn during last yearâs George Floyd protests â" and then called for more fiery acts of violence in a string of text messages â" have taken a plea deal.
Urooj Rahman and Colinford Mattis pleaded guilty in [...]