On April 21, 2025, a federal appeals court maintained a 30-year prison sentence for Abid Naseer, a convicted al-Qaeda terrorist involved in multiple plots, despite his request for a reduced sentence.
• Abid Naseer, sentenced in 2015 for supporting al-Qaeda and participating in a bombing plot against a shopping center in Manchester, England, sought a new sentencing hearing to lower his punishment.
• The U. S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit supported the U. S. government's stance, arguing that the lower court correctly decided not to conduct a full resentencing hearing.
• Initially sentenced to 40 years, Naseer had his term reduced to 30 years in 2022 after a separate conviction was vacated due to a Supreme Court ruling.
• The court found that the lower judge was familiar with the case and saw no new reasons to warrant a complete resentencing.
• Naseer’s involvement linked him to broader terrorist schemes, including plots aimed at targets in New York City and Copenhagen, even though he was not specifically charged in those cases.
• His appeal for a 15-year sentence was denied, with the court highlighting that his behavior and lack of remorse did not justify further leniency.
The appellate ruling confirms that the original sentence was appropriate given the nature of Naseer's actions and his continued threat. The decision emphasizes that accountability for terrorism will be upheld in line with legal standards.
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