Prosecutors: Man amassed weapons cache for Islamic State

DETROIT (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a Detroit man accused of amassing weapons and buying explosives did so on behalf of the Islamic State and is backed by a group of supporters in Maryland.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office made the claim in a court filing opposing a defense request to free Sebastian Gregerson, 30, from jail pending trial.

The Detroit News reports it’s the first time prosecutors have alleged publicly that Gregerson was part of a broader group of Islamic State supporters.

Gregerson is being held at a federal prison in Milan.

Defense attorney David Tholen argued in a court filing that Gregerson could wear an electronic tether and be released so he can live relatives.