The trial of Oussama Kassir — self-proclaimed al-Qaida tough guy — has provided the fullest account yet of what went on a decade ago at a terror training camp in Oregon.
According to the trial record, Kassir was enraged after arriving at the remote Dog Cry Ranch.
He expected to be welcomed by Muslim recruits, eager to learn the ways of war. Instead, he got an Islamic leader from Seattle, a mentally impaired 18-year-old, and two women more interested in canning jars than jihad.
Kassir expected access to a weapons armory. He got one pistol and a .22-caliber rifle.
Kassir recently was sentenced to life in prison for his involvement in the camp, which was situated on barren rangeland. His two alleged partners in the enterprise are awaiting extradition to the U.S.
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Information from: The Oregonian, http://www.oregonlive.com
Source: AP News
