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San Bernardino shooter’s friend charged on counts of terrorism for 'buying assault rifles' San Bernardino shooter’s friend charged on counts of terrorism for 'buying assault rifles'
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The neighbour and longtime friend of one of the San Bernardino shooters has been charged on counts of terrorism.The neighbour and longtime friend of one of the San Bernardino shooters has been charged on counts of terrorism.
Enrique Marquez, was arrested on Thursday for allegedly purchasing the assault weapons used in the San Bernardino shootings that killed 14 and wounded at least 20 others.Enrique Marquez, was arrested on Thursday for allegedly purchasing the assault weapons used in the San Bernardino shootings that killed 14 and wounded at least 20 others.
The 24-year-old also faces terrorism related charges for allegedly plotting similar attacks in 2011 and 2012, as well as immigration fraud for a sham marriage involving one of Syed Rizwan Farook's family members.The 24-year-old also faces terrorism related charges for allegedly plotting similar attacks in 2011 and 2012, as well as immigration fraud for a sham marriage involving one of Syed Rizwan Farook's family members.
Friends and family of Mr Marquez were disturbed when he posted a Facebook status that read: “I’m. Very sorry sguys. It was a pleasure." Friends and family of Mr Marquez were disturbed when he posted a Facebook status that read: “I’m. Very sorry sguys. It was a pleasure." 
He reportedly posted the message shortly before checking himself into a local mental health facility.He reportedly posted the message shortly before checking himself into a local mental health facility.
Investigators told ABC News that Mr Marquez bought the two assault rifles used in the attack nearly three years ago. Investigators told ABC News that Mr Marquez bought the two assault rifles used in the attack nearly three years ago. 
"America is founded on guns. It;s in out DNA. It’s very strange but I feel better having a gun."
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"Brad and I are not against having a gun in the house, and we do have one. If anybody comes into my home and tries to hurt my kids, I’ve no problem shooting them."
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"When I was a kid it was a controlled atmosphere, we weren't shooting at humans - we were shooting at cans and bottles mostly. I will most certainly take my kids out for target practice."
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"Everyone has a right to bear arms. If you take guns away from legal gun owners, then the only people who have guns are the bad guys."
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"I have a very strict gun control policy: if there's a gun around, I want to be in control of it."
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"I’m an NRA member, as you know or probably don’t know... I want to know that there’s at least some way to prevent folks who are just getting out from mental institutions [from getting guns]."
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"Banning guns is like banning forks in an attempt to stop making people fat. Taking away guns, taking away drugs, the booze, it won't rid the world of criminality... I support people having a gun in public full stop, not just in your home."
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"Democrats want to confiscate all guns, which is a dumb idea because only the law-abiding citizens would turn in their guns and the bad guys would be the only ones left armed. The Republicans walk the NRA line and refuse even limited restrictions"
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“I actually hate guns. They freak me out.”
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"Well, I would love it if they could take all the guns away. Unfortunately, you can’t do that so you hope that good people in the world have them to protect the people who can’t protect themselves."
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"It is said that a total ban on handguns, including .22s, would take away innocent pleasure from thousands of people. Is that more or less pleasure than watching your child grow up?"
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"I’m for gun control. I’m a peace-loving guy."
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"Until America, door to door, takes every handgun, this is what you’re gonna have. It’s pathetic. It really is pathetic. It’s sad. We’re living in the Dark Ages over there."
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Despite the actor being a gun-wielding fast-talker, he told Daily Mail: "There should be more control. It has just gotten out of hand, how easily you can get guns."
"How much more suffering & loss will it take before we better regulate the sale of arms in our country?"
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Queen B was part of the Demand a Plan campaign against guns after Newton shooting, by appearing in a video alongside a bunch of celebrities.
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A Hollywood gang joined Beyonce in the campaign...
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Took part in the Demand a Plan campaign.
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Took part in the Demand a Plan campaign.
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Took part in the Demand a Plan campaign.
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The Mad Men actor also appeared in the video...
Took part in the Demand a Plan campaign.
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Took part in the Demand a Plan campaign.
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Took part in the Demand a Plan campaign.
Took part in the Demand a Plan campaign.
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The Game of Thrones also appeared in the video...
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alongside the New Girl star.
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Took part in the Demand a Plan campaign.
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Took part in the Demand a Plan campaign, too.
The suspect was a longtime friend and neighbour to Farook and told officials that he bought the weapons so Farook would not undergo a background check nor be on record as the purchaser. He also said that the two spoke about the attack in 2010 but called off the shooting due to unrelated arrests associated with suspected terrorists.The suspect was a longtime friend and neighbour to Farook and told officials that he bought the weapons so Farook would not undergo a background check nor be on record as the purchaser. He also said that the two spoke about the attack in 2010 but called off the shooting due to unrelated arrests associated with suspected terrorists.
The Los Angeles Times reports that Mr Marquez was arrested on Thursday afternoon and may face further charges if he knew the specifics of the massacre.The Los Angeles Times reports that Mr Marquez was arrested on Thursday afternoon and may face further charges if he knew the specifics of the massacre.