Man Who Threatened To Blow Up Amana Plant Pleads Guilty To Lesser Charge

By Trish Mehaffey, Reporter

Boubker Lakadmi of Marengo makes an initial appearance at the Iowa County Courthourse in Marengo on Wednesday, May 4, 2011on charges of making a threat of terrorism. Lakadmi was arrested around 9:30 pm on Tuesday, May 3rd at the Whirlpool Amana Refrigeration factory in Middle Amana after a report by employees he allegedly threatened to blow up the plant in retaliation for the death of Osama bin Laden. (Cliff Jette/SourceMedia Group)

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Story Created: Nov 22, 2011 at 4:24 PM CDT

Story Updated: Nov 22, 2011 at 4:42 PM CDT

MARENGO, Iowa – 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.

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