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Michigan Men Charged in ISIS-Linked Halloween Plot Targeting LGBTQ+ Bars

Two Michigan men face terrorism charges for allegedly plotting ISIS-inspired Halloween attacks on LGBTQ+ bars in the Detroit area, acquiring weapons and practicing.

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Mohmed Ali and Majed Mahmoud, two Michigan men, have been charged with terrorism-related offenses for allegedly plotting ISIS-inspired attacks.

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The men are accused of planning a massacre on Halloween, referred to as "pumpkin day," specifically targeting LGBTQ+ bars in the Detroit area.

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Authorities allege the suspects purchased high-powered weapons and practiced at gun ranges in preparation for their planned attacks.

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Firearms and ammunition were seized from the men's homes and a storage unit, which were intended for use in the terror plot.

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Both men face charges of handling firearms and ammunition with intent to commit a terrorist act and are scheduled for federal court in Detroit.

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Center-leaning sources cover the charges against two Michigan men in an alleged terror plot with a neutral tone. They primarily report the details from the federal criminal complaint, outlining the evidence and allegations, while also including the defense attorney's counter-arguments. The reporting avoids loaded language and attributes claims to official documents or statements, presenting a balanced account of the legal proceedings.

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Mohmed Ali and Majed Mahmoud are two men from Michigan charged with terrorism-related offenses for allegedly plotting ISIS-inspired attacks on LGBTQ+ bars in Detroit.

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U.S. Department of Justice

The planned attacks targeted LGBTQ+ bars in the Detroit area and were intended to occur on Halloween, referred to by the suspects as "pumpkin day."

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CNN

The suspects allegedly purchased high-powered weapons, practiced at gun ranges, and stored firearms and ammunition to use in their planned attacks.

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NBC News

Both men face charges of handling firearms and ammunition with intent to commit a terrorist act and are scheduled to appear in federal court in Detroit.

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U.S. Department of Justice

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