Date Set In Mohamud Case

A federal judge sets a new sentencing date for an Ohio man who admitted he plotted to kill military members in the U.S. Abdirahman Sheik Mohamud, of Columbus, plead guilty in August 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. 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.