The Latest: Iraqi-born man in Texas held on terrorism counts
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The latest on two Iraqi-born men who came to the U.S. as refugees and have been arrested on terrorism-related charges by federal authorities in Texas and California: (all times local)
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A judge has ordered an Iraqi-born Palestinian living in Texas to be held without bond as he faces charges of trying to provide support to the Islamic State group.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Omar Faraj Saeed Al Hardan appeared Friday before a federal magistrate in Houston.
The 24-year-old Al Hardan, who speaks Arabic and used an interpreter in court, said he lives in a Houston-area apartment, is married and has a child. Al Hardan said he earns about $1,800 per month. He did not say his occupation.
Judge Mary Milloy appointed attorney David Adler to represent Al Hardan, a refugee whose arrest was announced Thursday. He was indicted Wednesday on three counts of trying to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Al Hardan told the judge that he understands the indictment and the charges.
Prosecutors want bond denied for Al Hardan.