The sources tell CNN that assessment is based on both discussions with the suspect and audio heard on the synagogue’s livestream. More on Siddiqui: In 2010, Siddiqui was sentenced to 86 years in prison by a New York federal judge following a 14-day trial. At trial, one of the men in the room testified she was "a vision of hatred," according to court records. CNN has reached out to lawyers for Siddiqui for reaction to the hostage situation. Siddiqui is currently being held in a medical facility that's part of a federal prison in Fort Worth, with a release date set for 60 years from now.

Source: CNN January 16, 2022 06:26 UTC