Syrian Refuee Charged with Plotting To Bomb Pittsburgh Church Due in Federal Court Today

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Syrian refugee charged with plotting to bomb a Pittsburgh church to inspire followers of the Islamic State of Iraq is due in federal court today. A criminal complaint alleges Mustafa Mousab Alowemer planned to bomb an unidentified church on Pittsburgh’s north side, and purchased materials he thought were necessary to build a bomb. Alowemer is due in court for a preliminary examination and detention hearing.