Three Dearborn men accused of plotting an ISIS-inspired attack will remain behind bars as their case moves forward.
Ayob Nasser, 19, Mohmed Ali, 20, and Majed Mahmoud, 20, appeared Monday, Nov. 10, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Anthony Patti at the federal courthouse in Detroit. All three agreed to remain in custody, waiving their right to a detention hearing for now but keeping the option to revisit it later.
Each was formally advised of the charges, which include conspiring to transfer firearms knowing they would be used in a federal crime of terrorism and conspiring to provide material support to ISIS, a designated foreign terrorist organization.
Nasser, wearing a red jail uniform, was represented by Detroit attorney James C. Thomas. Ali and Mahmoud, both in orange, were represented by attorneys Amir Makled and William Swor. None of the lawyers commented after court.
Federal prosecutors say the three men used encrypted apps to plan an attack in support of ISIS. According to a 73-page complaint, investigators believe they trained at gun ranges, acquired rifles, shotguns, and handguns, and discussed possible targets including Ferndale and Cedar Point amusement park in Ohio.
The FBI says the Dearborn trio are part of a broader multi-state investigation. A sixth suspect, Saed Ali Mirreh, 19, of Kent, Washington, was recently arrested and charged with providing material support inspired by ISIS. Two more suspects from New Jersey were also taken into custody last week.
The FBI Detroit Field Office and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan say the investigation is ongoing.
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