Closing arguments begin in 3rd trial of Fla. men accused of plotting Sears Tower, FBI attacks

Closing arguments begin in terror trial

MIAMI — A federal prosecutor called six South Florida men would-be terrorists who pledged allegiance to Osama Bin Laden during closing arguments in their terrorism trial.

The prosecutor said Thursday the so-called Liberty City Six wanted to wage war against the United States and blow up Chicago’s Sears Tower.

A defense attorney said the men were manipulated victims of the FBI and two government informants paid tax free to induce the defendants to pledge allegiance to al-Qaida and plan terrorist acts to kill millions.

The jury is expected to begin deliberating on Monday after closings end Friday.

This is the third trial for the men. The first two ending in mistrials and the acquittal of one defendant.