Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Christine Fernando and Margery A. Beck

Federal judge orders man held on federal terrorism charge in Chicago train attack

Woman Burned Chicago - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

A man accused of setting a woman on fire inside a Chicago commuter train has been ordered to be held behind bars pending trial on a federal terrorism charge he faces in the case.

A federal judge ordered 50-year-old Lawrence Reed held after prosecutors outlined his extensive criminal history dating back more than three decades.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.