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US jury convicts 4 Somali men of terrorist support

Those convicted include 40-year-old Mohamed Mohamud, an imam at a San Diego mosque, along with two taxi drivers and a man who operated a financial business that was used to move the money.

Jury: Oregon car-bomb suspect guilty of terrorism

It's been a particularly difficult case for Mohamed Mohamud's community, for his family, for the Somali community," said Amanda Marshall, U.S. Attorney for Oregon.

Defense rests in Oregon car-bomb plot trial

But Cauffman said that Mohamud had been conditioned by a system of reward, praise and prodding by the agents to agree with anything they said, including buying supposed bomb-making materials.

Father of terror suspect: 'FBI brainwashed my son'

Osman Barre (OHS'-man BAR'-ee), the father of Somali-American terrorism suspect Mohamed Mohamud, testified Monday that he was concerned for his son's safety when he contacted the FBI in 2009.

Classmates: Terror suspect was cheerful student

At some point just before 5:40 p.m. on Nov. 26, 2010, the illusion that Mohamed Osman Mohamud created was still intact.

Ore. suspect's jihadi magazine writing highlighted

While bin Laden wrote a piece called "Four practical steps to expand global jihad," Mohamud's contributions were more innocuous and included a workout advice column to jihadis fighting in war zones.

Bomb-plot defense questions FBI report's accuracy

DeLong also said that a team of FBI agents followed Mohamud during his freshman year of college, monitoring his phone calls, text messages and emails, along with video and photo surveillance.

Defense: Would terror suspect act without FBI?

At Mohamud's terrorism trial in U.S. District Court on Friday, attorney Lisa Hay found at least two examples of the agent, testifying under the pseudonym "Youssef," giving Mohamud a list of choices.

Defense: FBI terrorism sting targeted 'a kid'

they're saying, 'Great, we're thrilled, good job.'"Mohamud has been charged with attempting to blow up Portland's 2010 Christmas tree-lighting ceremony.

Ore. terrorism suspect portrayed as inexperienced

Under re-direct questioning by prosecutor Ethan Knight, the agent said the FBI did not have to manipulate Mohamud to get him to participate in a plot to potentially kill thousands of people.

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MOGADISHU, Somalia: Car bomber kills 7 in Somali capital

Mohamud blamed al-Qaida-linked Somali militant group al-Shabab for the attack.

Car bomber kills 7 in Somali capital

Mohamud blamed al-Qaida-linked Somali militant group al-Shabab for the attack.

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Somali reaction to al-Shabab sentences mixed

Hassan Mohamud, the imam at a St. Paul mosque, commended Davis for that approach.

Hamas-CAIR: Prosecution of US Muslim Christmas Tree Lighting Bomber 'Alienates...

Mohamud's undercover handlers offered him several choices in the service of jihad.

Prosecutor to jurors: Teen predisposed to terror

Attorneys spent six hours making closing arguments Wednesday in the trial of Mohamed Mohamud,...

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Man, 21, Convicted in Oregon Bomb Plot

The jury, deliberating for one day, rejected the assertion by the defendant, Mohamed Osman...

Portland Bomb Plot Case Goes to Jury

That was the question posed to a federal jury here on Wednesday, as lawyers for the prosecution...

Tapes Reveal Different Side of Portland Bombing Suspect

Mr. Mohamud's answer: an eye for an eye.