John Walker Lindh released from prison after more than 17 years behind bars on charges of providing support to terrorists, a case that earned him the nickname 'American Taliban.'
John Walker Lindh was released from prison Thursday after more than 17 years behind bars on charges of providing support to terrorists, a case that captivated Americans and earned him the nickname of the"American Taliban."
"I understand he is still threatening the United States of America and still committed to the very jihad that he engaged in that killed a great American and there is something deeply troubling about that," Pomepo said in an interview on"Fox and Friends." "Our highest priority is keeping America safe, secure and free," they said in the statement."To that end, we must consider the security and safety implications for our citizens and communities who will receive individuals like John Walker Lindh who continue to openly call for extremist violence."
Lindh stayed in Osama bin Laden's guest house -- eventually meeting and"thanking" the leader of the terrorist organization, court documents said.
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