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New Orleans truck attacker posted recordings criticizing music, discussing religious beliefs in year before attack

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Summary
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72% Informative

Shamsud-Din Jabbar made no mention of plans for violence or affiliations with extremist groups in recordings.

Islamic Society of North America says many of his statements reflect a misinterpretation of Islamic law.

Jabbar 's brother says he saw no indication that his brother was being radicalized.

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68

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63

Neutral language

67

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formal

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English

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71

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likely offensive

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not hateful

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short-lived

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