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Department of Energy Employee Arrested for Alleged Support to Houthis
Just the facts
The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the arrest after investigating Ellaboudy's communications and actions linked to the Yemeni militant group. Prosecutors allege that Ellaboudy utilized his technical access to assist Houthi operations while employed at the Department of Energy. The Department of Energy confirmed Ellaboudy's employment status and stated it is fully cooperating with law enforcement agencies. Ellaboudy was taken into federal custody and faces charges in federal district court regarding material support for a foreign terrorist organization.
Why this is news
Federal agents arrested Ashton Ellaboudy, an electrical engineer employed by the U.S. Department of Energy, on federal charges of attempting to provide material support to the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen.
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