COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The attorney for an Ohio man charged with plotting a U.S. terror attack has asked that next month’s trial be delayed.
The request relates to charges against Columbus resident Abdirahman Sheik Mohamud (ab-dee-RAH’-mahn shayk moh-HAH’-mud). He’s accused of receiving terrorism training on weapons, combat and tactics in Syria, then returning to the U.S. with a plan to attack a military base or a prison.
Defense attorney Sam Shamansky noted in Wednesday’s request that prosecutors have already said they need 12 more weeks to prepare evidence. The trial is currently scheduled for June 22.
The 23-year-old Mohamud has pleaded not guilty to charges of supporting terrorism, supporting a terrorist group and making a false statement involving international terrorism.
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