New sentencing date set for Ohio man who plotted US attacks
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A federal judge has set a new sentencing date for an Ohio man who admitted he plotted to kill military members in the U.S.
Defendant Abdirahman Sheik Mohamud (ab-dee-RAH'-mahn shayk moh-HAH'-mud), of Columbus, pleaded guilty in August 2015 to supporting terrorism and making false statements to authorities.
Judge James Graham on Friday set a Dec. 1 sentencing date for Mohamud. The new date follows Graham's decision in August to delay the sentencing to gather more information.
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Since then, the judge has asked about underlying psychological factors that led Mohamud to plot the attacks and about possible treatment programs.
Prosecutors are seeking a 23-year sentence, saying Mohamud tried to cover up dangerous terrorist activity.
Mohamud is asking for leniency, saying he abandoned his attack plans.