By pleading guilty to all charges, James could still face a life sentence in federal custody.
James, 63, was scheduled to go to trial on Feb. 27 in Brooklyn federal court, answering to10 counts of terrorism against a mass transit system and one of discharging a firearm in a crime of violence, but on Wednesday his attorneys filed papers with the court indicating James wishes to plead guilty in the first week of January. The court has scheduled a change of plea hearing for Jan. 3.
James’ lawyer, Mia Eisner-Grynberg of the Federal Defenders, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A spokesperson for the Eastern District of New York declined to comment.
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