Zachary Adam Chesser

Zachary Adam Chesser (born December 22, 1989) is an American Muslim convert convicted as an Islamist terrorist in 2010 for aiding al-Shabaab, which is aligned with al-Qaeda and has been designated a terrorist organization by the U.S. government. After pleading guilty, Chesser was sentenced in federal court on February 24, 2011 to 25 years in prison. He is also known for his threats to South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone for depicting Muhammad in an episode of that series.

Early life and marriage

Chesser was born in Charlottesville, Virginia to Barbara Katenbrink Chesser, a lawyer and prosecutor, and David Chesser. His parents divorced. Chesser moved to Fairfax County, Northern Virginia by the time he was in middle school.

He was selected for the Gifted and Talented program at Kilmer Middle School. He graduated from Oakton High School in 2008. Chesser was known as an athlete, participating in the Oakton's football, basketball and crew teams. His yearbook profile said: "As the only Caucasian member of the break-dancing club, senior Chesser was not intimidated by being the only non-Asian."

Chesser

Chesser is a mainly residential suburb of Edinburgh, Scotland, south of the Water of Leith. It is situated with Longstone and Slateford to the west, Allan Park and Craiglockhart to the south, Hutchison and Moat to the east and Gorgie Road to the north.

The Edinburgh Corn Exchange is situated in Chesser, providing a venue for regular live events. Recent regeneration has seen the existing, predominantly early 20th century housing stock supplemented with modern developments. Sporting and shopping facilities are also in the area including an Asda supermarket.

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Coordinates: 55°55′43.05″N 3°14′55.06″W / 55.9286250°N 3.2486278°W / 55.9286250; -3.2486278