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Ypsilanti suspect linked to Islamic State caught with prison escape kit, feds say

Robert Snell
The Detroit News
His electronic media contained more than 1,500 pictures and videos of violent ISIS propaganda along with a picture of a homemade pipe bomb, prosecutors wrote in a court filing.
His electronic media contained more than 1,500 pictures and videos of violent ISIS propaganda along with a picture of a homemade pipe bomb, prosecutors wrote in a court filing.
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Investigators searched his prison cell in Milan and found escape paraphernalia, including a black ski mask, a black thermal shirt and a green duffel bag commonly used by escapees to lay across barbed wire as they attempt to climb over prison fences, prosecutors said.
Investigators searched his prison cell in Milan and found escape paraphernalia, including a black ski mask, a black thermal shirt and a green duffel bag commonly used by escapees to lay across barbed wire as they attempt to climb over prison fences, prosecutors said.
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Ramadan told investigations that if he wanted to commit a violent act he would not travel overseas—that he would do it in the United States because it would be much easier, according to the government.
Ramadan told investigations that if he wanted to commit a violent act he would not travel overseas—that he would do it in the United States because it would be much easier, according to the government.
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Investigators also found photos and videos of Ramadan wearing combat vests and possessing/carrying firearms, ISIS photographs and videos and photos and videos of a suspected pipe bomb, according to court records.
Investigators also found photos and videos of Ramadan wearing combat vests and possessing/carrying firearms, ISIS photographs and videos and photos and videos of a suspected pipe bomb, according to court records.
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Ramadan was "extraordinarily reckless" with his firearms, prosecutors say. He pointed them at animals (left) and photographed his 3-year old daughter with his Glock handgun pointed at her head, according to a court filing.
Ramadan was "extraordinarily reckless" with his firearms, prosecutors say. He pointed them at animals (left) and photographed his 3-year old daughter with his Glock handgun pointed at her head, according to a court filing.
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Federal agents say they discovered several photos of Yousef Ramadan posing with weapons while making an ISIS hand gesture.
Federal agents say they discovered several photos of Yousef Ramadan posing with weapons while making an ISIS hand gesture.
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