Chicago:
Just last week, Pakistani-American David Coleman Headley had told a court in Chicago that he was no longer proud of planning the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. But it now emerges that as recently as a few month ago, Headley spoke of "making a lot of money" by writing a book and make a movie on 26/11.
Headley is the key witness in the trial of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Chicago businessman accused of helping coordinate the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Headley has already pleaded guilty to laying the groundwork for the Mumbai attacks and agreed to testify against Rana to avoid the death penalty. His testimony has now come to an end after five days of intense questioning and cross questioning.
Patrick Blegan, Tahawwur Rana's attorney, told the court that Headley told his wife over the phone, "Once I am out, I can write a book and make a movie on this and we can make a lot of money. Once I am out we can do religious work." His phone conversations were tapped.
Details emerging from the trial also reveal other benefits Headley received from America, apart from the official deal that says he will not be extradited to India and that he will not be given death sentence.
Headley's testimony clearly reveals that he is enjoying special treatment from US authorities - he is allowed to call his business partners in Dubai to get his land deals done. He can also spend time in jail with his wife and children.