Alleged Elizabeth Bombing Terrorist Moved To NJ State Prison

ELIZABETH, NJ — Ahmed Khan Rahimi, the suspect in several bomb attacks in New York and New Jersey, has been moved over to a New Jersey State Prison.

Rahimi (whom his Union County Public Defender Peter Liguori, corrected the spelling of his name) was moved from Newark’s University Hospital on Tuesday night over to a New Jersey State Prison, New Jersey Department of Corrections spokesperson Matt Schuman told Patch.

"Through administrative code 'Title 30', if an inmate hasn't been convicted and is to be housed in a county jail then for safety and security purposes they might feel it be more appropriate for him to be housed in state correctional facility."

He is believed to be responsible for the following incidents: a pipe bomb that exploded in a trash can at a charity 5K run for armed services veterans in Seaside Park; a Chelsea explosion that happened later that day; and five explosive devices found near Elizabeth train station.

Rahimi was charged with four counts related to the attacks. In addition to the weapons of mass destruction charge, Rahami is charged with bombing a place of public use, destruction of property by means of fire or explosive, and use of a destructive device during and in furtherance of a crime of violence.

Rahami is also charged in federal court in New Jersey with a separate five count complaint.

He has pleaded not guilty to Judge Regina Caulfield from his hospital bed on Oct. 13 through Skype, Liguori confirmed.

Liguori would not provide any other information.

Photo Credit: Union County Prosecutor's Office

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