US man pleads not guilty to supporting terrorism charges

A man has pleaded not guilty to state charges of supporting terrorism and money laundering.

A prosecutor says Abdirahman Sheik Mohamud provided support including a computer tablet to people engaged in terrorism in the Middle East during a visit there.

A judge set bond at USD 1 million for Mohamud during a hearing today, refusing a prosecutor's request for a USD 2.5 million bond.

Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O'Brien said Mohamud was arrested Saturday because he posed a public risk locally.

Defense attorney Sam Shamansky said Mohamud didn't pose a risk to anyone and noted he'd been investigated for a year and a half before he was taken into custody.
 

Federal charges also are expected.