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Jurors Hear False Confession Claim in Dual Attack Trial

4/29/2026

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Lauren Rosen told jurors Sharifullah’s confession was false and given fear of torture.
Jurors deliberated in Sharifullah’s trial, which prosecutors say enabled the August 26, 2021 Kabul airport bombing that killed 160 Afghans and 13 U.S. service members.
Sharifullah was linked to the March 2024 Moscow concert hall attack that killed 140 people.
U.S. Central Command identified the Kabul bomber as Abdul Rahman al-Logari, a Taliban-released prisoner Sharifullah recognized in FBI affidavit.

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Lauren Rosen told jurors Sharifullah’s confession was false and given fear of torture.
Jurors deliberated in Sharifullah’s trial, which prosecutors say enabled the August 26, 2021 Kabul airport bombing that killed 160 Afghans and 13 U.S. service members.
Sharifullah was linked to the March 2024 Moscow concert hall attack that killed 140 people.
U.S. Central Command identified the Kabul bomber as Abdul Rahman al-Logari, a Taliban-released prisoner Sharifullah recognized in FBI affidavit.