Canadian Jihadist Linked to Accused Boston Bomber

William Plotnikov was a Russian Canadian who converted to Islam and joined an insurgency in the Russian republic of Dagestan.

Plotnikov was killed last year in a raid by Russian security forces.

There have been reports in the media that Plotnikov may have been in contact with deceased Boston Marathon bombings suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev.

Stewart Bell is a reporter for Canada's National Post.

Anchor Marco Werman speaks to him about connections between Tsarnaev and Plotnikov.

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