Once American security guards face federal charges that have been allegedly constructed explosives, promoted extremist violence and destroy Jewish synagogues.
The Federal Jury in Pittsburgh has returned nine charges against three residents in the Pittsburgh area, U.S. lawyer Troy Libetti announced this week.
The indictment is the name of Mohammad Hamad, 23, of Coraopolis. Tarya A. Luvitt, 24, of Pittsburgh. 22-year-old Mikaia Collins of Pittsburgh, as defendant.
Hamad and Rubitt were previously charged with roles allegedly denying Jewish religious property as addicts and anti-Israel graffiti.
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In the images included in the federal complaint, Mohammad Hamad allegedly posted a photo of himself wearing a Hamas-style headband and combining an Israeli flag. (Western District of Pennsylvania, US Lawyers’ Office)
According to the indictment, Hamad joined the Pennsylvania Air National Guard (PAANG) Air Force in 2023 and joined the 171st Maintenance Squadron, based near Pittsburgh International Airport. As part of his enlistment, he sought the highest security clearance.
Hamad is allegedly made a series of false statements while undergoing his background investigation, including three in-person interviews.
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In reality, court documents show Hamad’s personal praise of the terrorist group, expressing deep hostility towards America. In the message, he said, “I won’t make any mistakes, but it’s still Palestine on top” and “make America lick my a–.” He declared Lebanon and Palestine in their minds as “number 1” and said they wanted to learn combat skills to protect them.
Throughout the second half of 2023 and 2024, Hamad was said to have shared videos of violent pro-Hama, praised the terrorist attacks and praised Hamas fighters as “freedom warriors.”
According to court documents, the social media post allegedly shared by Mohamad Hamad shows Hamas funeral processions containing texts expressing “fighting and dying” of the fallen fighter jail. (Western District of Pennsylvania, US Lawyers’ Office)
The indictment further alleges that during this same period Hamad conspired with co-defendant Collins to manufacture and own a destructive device. They said they purchased materials such as potassium perchlorate and aluminum powder, built explosives containing pipe bombs, which they exploded during testing.
One horrifying conversation captured Hamad, admitting he was “actually scared” of the bomb he had built, and Collins excitedly debated the possibility of “taking the brother’s ankles.”
Hamad’s actions were not limited to building bombs. On social media, he has publicly posted images supporting Hamas operatives, expressing the vy wishes of jihadists killed in action, posting threats such as “I can’t wait until the day Muslims kill you. I’m so happy…”
In another plot, Hamad and Louvit are said to have targeted Chabad, the Pittsburgh synagogue and Jewish education center, Chabad, Lis Hill. Wearing a Hamas-style headband, Hamad monitored the synagogue. Louvit is said to have been later painted “Jewish Four Palestine” with a red inverted triangle (the symbol Hamas uses to mark the target) facing the synagogue’s appearance.
In this undated photo from court documents, defendant Mohammad Hamad wrote on social media a photo of the assault rifle, “Each bullet in this magazine.”[azine] According to federal accusations, he kisses the forehead of a Zionist oppressor. (Western District of Pennsylvania, US Lawyers’ Office)
In the encrypted message, according to the announcement, Lubitt said, “I can literally feel like I’m starting to start seeing Jews as my enemy.”
Federal agents later linked Hamad and Loubit with additional vandalism on nearby Jewish Federation signs, further expanding community concerns about the threat of anti-Semitism that would be targeted.
“As allegedly in the modest indictment, Mohammad Hamad lied about his loyalty to the United States, among other false statements, in order to obtain top-secret security clearance,” Libetti said. “In the meantime, he openly expressed his support for Lebanon, Hezbollah and Hamas.”
Libetti emphasized that his office remains “decisive” in protecting the Jewish community and the public.
“Protecting Americans is spelled out on the FBI’s mission, and this includes all the communities,” said FBI Pittsburgh Special Agent, who is responsible for Kevin Rojek. He vowed that the FBI is still committed to investigating individuals engaged in “dangerous, mad and illegal activities.”
Images from court evidence show a makeshift explosive device consisting of spray paint cans and fuses allegedly manufactured by the defendant. (Western District of Pennsylvania, US Lawyers’ Office)
The law provides for a maximum of 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine for Hamad, a $250,000 fine for Collins, a $250,000 fine for Louvit, a $100,000 fine for Louvit, based on the seriousness of the violation and previous criminal history.
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US lawyers Nicole Vazquez Schmidt and Carolyn J. Bloch have filed the case with support from the Department of National Security. The investigation was conducted by the FBI, the Bureau of Alcohol, the cigarettes, firearms, explosives, and the Pittsburgh Police Department.
