News Bomb Exploded at Boston Marathon Finish Line - Page 205

Amnorix · 04-15-2013, 01:07 PM

I've heard an unconfirmed report (a co-worker's girlfriend called him) that there was a bomb at the finish line of the Boston Marathon, with people injured. I am hearing multiple sirens, though I'm not in the Copley area.

**Donger** · 04-19-2013, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ReynardMuldrake

They falsely published pictures on the front page of two people who were never considered suspects. That's libel.

I thought that the dude in blue was questioned by the FBI?

teedubya · 04-19-2013, 02:50 PM

I hadn't seen this one yet... Looks like that 8 year old that got killed. :-( And the Tufts sweatshirt girl... along with the backwards hat dude. Back pack is clearly on the ground.

Jenson71 · 04-19-2013, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

I thought that the dude in blue was questioned by the FBI?

I think dude in blue went to the police because of the swirling speculation.

**dirk digler** · 04-19-2013, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

I thought that the dude in blue was questioned by the FBI?

After his picture was everywhere he went to the police himself so he could clear him and his friends name.

As I said in the DC thread I hope they sue the **** out of the NY Post.

**Lzen** · 04-19-2013, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ReynardMuldrake

They falsely published pictures on the front page of two people who were never considered suspects. That's libel.

Yeah, that's bad. I wonder, though, if this is no different then the crap that the National Enquirer, Star, etc. publish. How do those even stay in business?

**Donger** · 04-19-2013, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by La literatura

I think dude in blue went to the police because of the swirling speculation.

Ah, okay.

Jenson71 · 04-19-2013, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Lzen

Yeah, that's bad. I wonder, though, if this is no different then the crap that the National Enquirer, Star, etc. publish. How do those even stay in business?

Their stories are on public figures (or completely fictional). Also, everyone knows its bullshit, which is actually legally relevant.

**dirk digler** · 04-19-2013, 02:56 PM

REVERE, Mass. (AP) — A teenager said he is scared to go outside after he was portrayed on the Internet and on the front page of the New York Post as connected to the deadly Boston Marathon bombings.

Photos of Salah Eddin Barhoum, 17, and friend Yassine Zaime were posted on websites whose users have been scouring marathon finish line photos for suspects. The two were also on the Post’s front Thursday with the headline: “Bag men: Feds seek these two pictured at Boston Marathon.”

The Post reported later Thursday that the pair weren’t considered suspects, and the FBI has since identified two other men as suspects in Monday’s bombings, which killed three people and injured more than 180.
But Barhoum, a track runner at Revere High School, said he is convinced some will blame him for the bombings, no matter what.

He was so fearful on Thursday that he ran back to the high school after a track meet when he saw a man in a car staring at him, talking into a phone, he said.

Barhoum added he received more than 200 messages online Wednesday, with one commenter from Oregon asking: “How could you do that? Did you even think about the consequences?”

Barhoum said he won’t feel safe until the bombers are caught.

“I’m going to be scared going to school,” Barhoum said. “Workwise, my family, everything is going to be scary.”

Attempts to reach Zaime were not immediately successful.

Barhoum’s father, El Houssein Barhoum, who moved his family from Morocco five years ago, said he is worried his son will be shot and fears for his wife and two young daughters. He said he can’t go to his job as a baker in Boston.

“Right now, we are not secure,” he said. “So, the news (media), when they put something, they should be sure about the information.”

In a statement, New York Post editor Col Allan said, “We stand by our story. The image was emailed to law enforcement agencies yesterday afternoon seeking information about these men, as our story reported. We did not identify them as suspects.”

The photos show Barhoum with a black Nike athletic bag, wearing a blue and black track suit. Zaime is carrying a black backpack, wearing a white cap and black track clothes.

Men with bags at the marathon have been a focus of Internet scrutiny, because officials believe that’s how the bombers carried in the explosives.
Barhoum said there are only two reasons he’s been labeled a suspect: his bag and his brown skin.

Barhoum said he was at the marathon with Zaime, a friend from the running club, hoping to run a portion of it behind the official field. They took the subway, and Barhoum’s bag was for his running gear.

But the pair got the address wrong and ended up at the finish line instead of where they wanted to start the race. Barhoum said they decided to stick around to see the top runners, then left.

Barhoum said that late Wednesday, friends started flagging the online photos and commenters started their work. He said he was so upset, he visited police early Thursday to clear his name. He said they advised him to restrict access to his Facebook account.

When the Post published the photo later Thursday, a bad situation got worse, Barhoum said.

“It hurts because the person who did it must be happy right now, looking at the people who are getting blamed,” he said. “And I’m one of them.”

jiveturkey · 04-19-2013, 02:58 PM

This event definitely doesn't fit the mold.

When it first happened I thought it would be domestic and it could have easily been a lefty anarchist. Domestic doesn't have to mean righty. With the recent mass shootings I just figured it would be something similar.

When they released the photos I immediately thought of the Lebanese guys that run a middle eastern restaurant here.

When I think of terrorism I figured something larger and more organized. This looks on the surface to be a loser older brother who became disenfranchised and sought out radical views. Came home, radicalized his brother and became a real deal terrorist.

I don't see a lot of ways to see this type of thing coming in the future. Weren't they here for 10+ years?

|Zach| · 04-19-2013, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dirk digler

In a statement, New York Post editor Col Allan said, “We stand by our story. The image was emailed to law enforcement agencies yesterday afternoon seeking information about these men, as our story reported. We did not identify them as suspects.”

What?

In58men · 04-19-2013, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by teedubya

I hadn't seen this one yet... Looks like that 8 year old that got killed. :-( And the Tufts sweatshirt girl... along with the backwards hat dude. Back pack is clearly on the ground.

Imagine if you're that bald fella with a beard.

So close

**Donger** · 04-19-2013, 03:03 PM

Okay, this gave me a little smile...

There, the officials said, police tackled Tamerlan in the street. His brother, trying to save him, drove a car at the officers. Police jumped out of the way, and Tamerlan was dragged under the car. The younger brother then fled, setting off the manhunt that gripped the region on Friday.

ReynardMuldrake · 04-19-2013, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Lzen

Yeah, that's bad. I wonder, though, if this is no different then the crap that the National Enquirer, Star, etc. publish. How do those even stay in business?

Calling a private citizen a suspected terrorist is a little different than gossiping about the latest celebrity pregnancy. This is what libel laws were written for.

BourbonMan · 04-19-2013, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

Okay, this gave me a little smile...

There, the officials said, police tackled Tamerlan in the street. His brother, trying to save him, drove a car at the officers. Police jumped out of the way, and Tamerlan was dragged under the car. The younger brother then fled, setting off the manhunt that gripped the region on Friday.

That would explain the big gashes in the photo.

Fritz88 · 04-19-2013, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

Okay, this gave me a little smile...

There, the officials said, police tackled Tamerlan in the street. His brother, trying to save him, drove a car at the officers. Police jumped out of the way, and Tamerlan was dragged under the car. The younger brother then fled, setting off the manhunt that gripped the region on Friday.

He killed his bro.

Good job.

04-15-2013, 01:07 PM
Amnorix In BB I trust Join Date: May 2003 Location: Boston, Mass. Casino cash: $10029808	Bomb Exploded at Boston Marathon Finish Line I've heard an unconfirmed report (a co-worker's girlfriend called him) that there was a bomb at the finish line of the Boston Marathon, with people injured. I am hearing multiple sirens, though I'm not in the Copley area.
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04-19-2013, 02:50 PM	#3062
teedubya Most Valuable Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Casino cash: $9490002	I hadn't seen this one yet... Looks like that 8 year old that got killed. :-( And the Tufts sweatshirt girl... along with the backwards hat dude. Back pack is clearly on the ground.
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04-19-2013, 02:56 PM	#3068
dirk digler Please squeeze Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $3284644	REVERE, Mass. (AP) — A teenager said he is scared to go outside after he was portrayed on the Internet and on the front page of the New York Post as connected to the deadly Boston Marathon bombings. Photos of Salah Eddin Barhoum, 17, and friend Yassine Zaime were posted on websites whose users have been scouring marathon finish line photos for suspects. The two were also on the Post’s front Thursday with the headline: “Bag men: Feds seek these two pictured at Boston Marathon.” The Post reported later Thursday that the pair weren’t considered suspects, and the FBI has since identified two other men as suspects in Monday’s bombings, which killed three people and injured more than 180. But Barhoum, a track runner at Revere High School, said he is convinced some will blame him for the bombings, no matter what. He was so fearful on Thursday that he ran back to the high school after a track meet when he saw a man in a car staring at him, talking into a phone, he said. Barhoum added he received more than 200 messages online Wednesday, with one commenter from Oregon asking: “How could you do that? Did you even think about the consequences?” Barhoum said he won’t feel safe until the bombers are caught. “I’m going to be scared going to school,” Barhoum said. “Workwise, my family, everything is going to be scary.” Attempts to reach Zaime were not immediately successful. Barhoum’s father, El Houssein Barhoum, who moved his family from Morocco five years ago, said he is worried his son will be shot and fears for his wife and two young daughters. He said he can’t go to his job as a baker in Boston. “Right now, we are not secure,” he said. “So, the news (media), when they put something, they should be sure about the information.” In a statement, New York Post editor Col Allan said, “We stand by our story. The image was emailed to law enforcement agencies yesterday afternoon seeking information about these men, as our story reported. We did not identify them as suspects.” The photos show Barhoum with a black Nike athletic bag, wearing a blue and black track suit. Zaime is carrying a black backpack, wearing a white cap and black track clothes. Men with bags at the marathon have been a focus of Internet scrutiny, because officials believe that’s how the bombers carried in the explosives. Barhoum said there are only two reasons he’s been labeled a suspect: his bag and his brown skin. Barhoum said he was at the marathon with Zaime, a friend from the running club, hoping to run a portion of it behind the official field. They took the subway, and Barhoum’s bag was for his running gear. But the pair got the address wrong and ended up at the finish line instead of where they wanted to start the race. Barhoum said they decided to stick around to see the top runners, then left. Barhoum said that late Wednesday, friends started flagging the online photos and commenters started their work. He said he was so upset, he visited police early Thursday to clear his name. He said they advised him to restrict access to his Facebook account. When the Post published the photo later Thursday, a bad situation got worse, Barhoum said. “It hurts because the person who did it must be happy right now, looking at the people who are getting blamed,” he said. “And I’m one of them.”
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04-19-2013, 02:58 PM	#3069
jiveturkey Captain Kick Ass Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kansas Casino cash: $9305197	This event definitely doesn't fit the mold. When it first happened I thought it would be domestic and it could have easily been a lefty anarchist. Domestic doesn't have to mean righty. With the recent mass shootings I just figured it would be something similar. When they released the photos I immediately thought of the Lebanese guys that run a middle eastern restaurant here. When I think of terrorism I figured something larger and more organized. This looks on the surface to be a loser older brother who became disenfranchised and sought out radical views. Came home, radicalized his brother and became a real deal terrorist. I don't see a lot of ways to see this type of thing coming in the future. Weren't they here for 10+ years?
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04-19-2013, 03:03 PM	#3072
Donger "Think BOOM!" Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: 33.675° N 106.475° W Casino cash: $10379900 VARSITY	Okay, this gave me a little smile... There, the officials said, police tackled Tamerlan in the street. His brother, trying to save him, drove a car at the officers. Police jumped out of the way, and Tamerlan was dragged under the car. The younger brother then fled, setting off the manhunt that gripped the region on Friday. __________________ I think the young people enjoy it when I "get down," verbally, don't you?
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