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U.S. employee detained over Houthis ties
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged a former government employee at the U.S. Department of Energy (Ashton Hamid Al-Laboudi, 51 years old) with providing financial support and expertise to the Houthis, whom the United States designates as a terrorist organization. It is alleged that Al-Laboudi attempted to acquire materials for making explosive devices and drones, using his electrical engineering knowledge to assist the group. He also was involved in actions including purchasing chemicals and components used in manufacturing, and communicating with a source representing a Houthi commander with the goal of supplying communications equipment to a center in Yemen. The defendant faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted, after being arrested by authorities. His actions are considered a threat to American security and mark one of the most significant developments in security related to the financing and armed support of the Houthis.
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