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Post by Logan on Jan 12, 2017 13:57:57 GMT -6
Minnesota man sentenced for lying about Islamic State group contactA Minnesota man has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for lying to the FBI about his social media exchanges with Islamic State group recruiters. Twenty-three-year-old Abdul Raheem Ali-Skelton, of Glencoe, pleaded guilty in April to lying about his communications with the group. Prosecutors argued Tuesday for a five-year sentence. Minnesota Public Radio reports that Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles Kovats said Ali-Skelton maintained secret contact with “the worst of the worst of terrorist organizations.” Ali-Skelton apologized and distanced himself from IS ideology, saying he never supported terrorism. His attorney cited mental health issues, saying communicating with the group made Ali-Skelton feel important. Read more: www.twincities.com/2017/01/11/minnesota-man-sentenced-for-lying-about-islamic-state-group-contact/
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