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Marengo man who made threats to blow up Amana plant pleads guilty to lesser charge
Nov. 22, 2011 1:30 pm
MARENGO - A Marengo man pleaded guilty Monday to first-degree harassment for making threats against Amana Refrigeration Appliance factory last May.
Boubker Lamkadmi, 42, was originally charged with threat of terrorism but a plea agreement was reached Monday in Iowa County District Court. According to the plea agreement, his intent was to alarm employees working at the factory.
Lamkadmi told co-workers he was going to blow up the plant because his friend and brother Osama Bin Laden was killed, according to a police report. He also made gestures to mock holding a rocket launcher or bazooka.
Lamkadmi told a judge during his initial court appearance that he was "only joking."
Lamkadmi also was sentenced to 180 days in jail and one year probation.
Boubker Lakadmi of Marengo makes an initial appearance at the Iowa County Courthourse in Marengo on Wednesday, May 4, 2011. (Cliff Jette/The Gazette)
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