Breakthrough in 26/11 Trial: David Headley Turns Approver

Headley appeared in a Mumbai court via video conferencing, and said he is ready to turn approver if granted pardon.

The Mumbai Court has granted David Headley pardon and made him an approver in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack.

He will depose as a prosecution witness on February 8, 2016.

Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley appeared in a Bombay court via video conference on Thursday. Television reports stated that he pleaded guilty to being party to the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

According to NDTV, Headley has admitted to being a part of the LeT, the group responsible for the attacks. Headley has also confessed to filming landmarks in the city as part of his research for the attacks.

He has been in jail since he was arrested in October 2009 from Chicago. He was arrested on his way to Pakistan.

David Headley was produced at Mumbai's Special Court at 6:35 PM today via video-conferencing in 26/11 terror attack case.

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David Headley has been charged in 11 offences in relating to Mumbai 26/11 terror attack.

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David Headley accepted the charges in court against him as he pleaded guilty in US court for same offences.

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David Headley: I accept the responsibility for my role in these offences. I also agree to be available as a witness in this court

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I appeared here, I am ready to answer to questions regarding this event if I receive a pardon from this court: David Headley

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