CHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Chicago man facing terrorism charges for allegedly trying to set off a bomb in 2012 told a judge he is sane, although he contends the government is going to behead him because of his religion.
Adel Daoud spoke during a hearing Friday to decide his mental competency to stand trial on soliciting the murder of the undercover agent in the terrorism case and attacking a jail inmate in 2015, in addition to the terrorism charges.
U.S. District Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman says she will rule Thursday on the 22-year-old Daoud’s competence after considering the lawyers’ arguments, case law and evidence.
Defense attorney Thomas Anthony Durkin argues Daoud suffers from delusional disorder, a condition he says has worsened in recent months.
Prosecutors contend Daoud understands the charges against him and can assist in his own defense.
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