Aurora Resident Accused Of Vowing To Fight With Terrorist Organization

DENVER — A 35-year-old refugee from Uzbekistan has pleaded not guilty to providing material support to a terrorist organization.

Jamshid Muhtorov of Aurora is accused of vowing to fight with the Islamic Jihad Union, which the U.S. State Department says is a terrorist organization. Muhtorov isn’t accused of plotting any attacks on U.S. soil.

The former human-rights activist was arrested Jan. 21 at Chicago O’Hare International Airport while on his way to Istanbul.

Previous Stories:

• January 31, 2012: Colo. Terror Suspect Wore Dress To Escape Home Country
• January 24, 2012: Aurora Terror Suspect Once Known As Human Rights Activist
• January 24, 2012: Aurora Man Arrested On Terrorism-Related Charge

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