*Update* Columbus man charged with aiding terrorists

Abdirahman Sheik Mohamud has been charged for giving material support to terrorists. A federal grand jury has charged Mohamud with one count of attempting to and providing material to terrorists, one count of attempting to and providing material support to a known terrorist organization, and one count of making false statements to the FBI about international terrorism. The first two charges carry up to 15 years in prison, while the last has a max sentence of eight years. (deb)

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Previously Feb. 26, 2015

Columbus man arrested for aiding terrorists

Abdirahman Mohamud was arraigned in court Wednesday on allegations of helping terrorists and money laundering. Mohamud pleaded not guilty to the charges and was issued a $1,005,000 bond. The judge also ordered Mohamud to surrender his travel documents, not to leave Franklin County, and not to have internet access. The case will continue to be handled at the state level unless a federal indictment is issued. (deb)

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Previously Feb. 25, 2015

Abdirahman Mohamud was indicted on charges for allegedly helping terrorists and money laundering in support of terrorism in the Middle East. Mohamud will probably face additional federal charges pending a federal investigation. The FBI spent over a year and a half on the investigation.

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