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Chicago terror suspect to plead guilty in deal

Prosecutors and defense attorneys in Chicago say they have an agreement for a terrorist suspect to change his plea to guilty.

They told the presiding federal judge about the agreement during a status hearing on Thursday for 29-year-old Shaker Masri.

The Chicago man is accused of plotting to become a suicide bomber overseas.
Attorneys left open the possibility that the plea deal could fall apart.

But defense attorney Thomas Durkin says he is confident it will hold.

They set a July 20 court date for Masri change his plea.

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