Ahmed Ressam

Ahmed Ressam (Arabic: احمد رسام; also Benni Noris; born May 9, 1967), also known as the "Millennium Bomber", is an Algerian al-Qaeda member who lived for a time in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He received extensive terrorist training in Afghanistan.

Ahmed Ressam
Mug shot of Ressam taken by the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Born (1967-05-09) May 9, 1967
Bou Ismaïl, Algeria
NationalityAlgerian
Other namesNassar Ressam; Anjer Tahar Medjadi; Nabil; Abu Reda; Benni Antoine Noris; Mario Roig
OccupationThief
Criminal statusIn prison
Parent(s)Belkacem Ressam (father); Benoir Malika (mother)
MotiveFulfill a fatwā issued by Osama bin Laden
Conviction(s)On all counts (April 6, 2001)
Criminal charge
  1. an act of terrorism transcending a national boundary;
  2. placing an explosive in proximity to a terminal;
  3. false identification documents;
  4. use of a fictitious name for admission to the U.S.;
  5. false statement to U.S. Customs;
  6. smuggling;
  7. transportation of explosives;
  8. possession of an unregistered firearm; and
  9. carrying an explosive during the commission of a felony.
Penalty37 years imprisonment
Imprisoned atUSP Florence - High

He was convicted in 2001 of planning to bomb the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on New Year's Eve 1999, as part of the foiled 2000 millennium attack plots. He was initially sentenced to 22 years in prison, after cooperating with the government in testifying about al-Qaeda and associated terrorist networks. In February 2010, an appellate court held his sentence to be too lenient, and ordered that it be extended. In October 2012, he was re-sentenced to 37 years' imprisonment. He is serving time at ADX Florence in Colorado, US.

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