MIAMI, FL – A Florida man who once made national headlines for successfully fighting federal terrorism charges is now facing serious allegations once again. Yousef Megahed, 39, is currently in a Miami-Dade County jail, accused of a violent attack that has left the community on edge.
The incident unfolded when Megahed, previously acquitted of terrorism charges in 2009, allegedly stabbed a fellow renter in the eye. The attack took place at a building on Northwest 62nd Street, where both men resided. According to police, surveillance footage captured Megahed arriving at the scene prior to the altercation.
Authorities report that the victim, upon returning home, found his door ajar and was confronted by Megahed, who allegedly carried out the vicious assault. The victim survived the incident, but details about his recovery remain scarce. This episode marks a stark contrast to Megahed’s previous legal battles, where he was found not guilty of possessing explosives that were later deemed to be similar to fireworks.
Court records indicate that Megahed was already out on bond for a separate burglary charge from the previous year. His current situation is compounded by allegations of involvement in several real estate fraud cases, though police have yet to disclose specific details about these accusations.
In 2007, Megahed’s legal troubles began when he was arrested as a college student and faced deportation to Egypt. Federal prosecutors had accused him of carrying explosives in the trunk of a car, but a jury cleared him of the charges. Following his acquittal, immigration authorities detained him for alleged violations of the Immigration and Nationality Act, charges he also managed to defeat.
His father, Samir Megahed, expressed profound relief after his son’s exoneration years ago, emphasizing the importance of the not guilty verdict. Now, at 39, Megahed finds himself incarcerated once more, this time without the possibility of bail.
The Miami Police Department remains tight-lipped about the ongoing investigation into the real estate fraud cases linked to Megahed. As the community grapples with these developments, questions linger about how a man who once triumphed over serious accusations could find himself embroiled in legal troubles once more.