Umar bin AbdulMutallab is charged with six counts in alleged bombing attempt . He is accused of attempting to blow up a plane with explosives placed in his car . Judge sets next pretrial hearing date , allows four - month period for appeal . Attorney ##s being appointed standby counsel is nothing unusual for him .
Umar Farouk AbdulMutallab is charged with six counts in alleged bombing attempt . He is accused of trying to blow up a plane with bomb hidden in his underwear . Judge sets next pretrial hearing date , allows four-month period for motions . Attorney says being appointed standby counsel is nothing unusual for him .