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.
- Posted January 03, 2017
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Prosecutors: Man amassed weapons cache for Islamic State
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