NEW YORK — The suspect in a botched car bombing in Times Square left his first court appearance after muttering just one word in his first public appearance since his arrest two weeks ago. He did not enter a plea to the charges.
Faisal Shahzad said “yes” when asked to confirm an affidavit about his finances. He was led out of court this afternoon after a 10-minute appearance.
Assistant public defender Julia Gatto identified herself as his attorney. She didn’t comment afterward.
The 30-year-old Shahzad has been held at an undisclosed location since his May 3 arrest on charges he abandoned a bomb-laden SUV in Times Square near several restaurants and a Broadway theater showing “The Lion King.”
Authorities say the ex-budget analyst from Bridgeport, Conn., had voluntarily waived his rights to an initial court appearance while he was cooperating.
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