NEW : Suspect 's family shocked by allegations , his mother says . Jose Pimentel is accused of plotting to attack U.S. veterans , police and post offices . While serious , the charges against Pimentel are a far cry from the mass-casualty attacks that have been al Qaeda 's hallmark , and his case may reflect the weakened nature of the terrorist organization in the wake of the death of many top leaders , CNN security analyst Peter Bergen said . Pimentel said he was one hour away from finishing his first bomb , police say . He has been charged with conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction in interstate commerce, possession of an unregistered firearm during the commission of crime and making false statements about possessing explosives.
NEW : Suspect 's family shocked by allegations , his mother says . Jose Pimentel is accused of plotting to attack U.S. veterans , police and post offices . Pimentel said he was one hour away from finishing his first bomb , police say . He has been charged with conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction in interstate commerce, possession of an unregistered firearm during the commission of crime and making false statements about possessing explosives.