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'How Does a Detonator Work?' Portland man indicted for publishing Islamic State newsletter

Hawazen Sameer Mothafar allegedly helped IS with social media and published articles online that encouraged jihadi attacks.
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Federal prosecutors in Portland, Oregon, announced the indictment of a local man accused of creating and disseminating propaganda encouraging violence on behalf of the Islamic State.

Hawazen Sameer Mothafar, 31, appeared in court Thursday, but was not detained because he is wheelchair-bound. The court placed restrictions on his travel and use of electronic devices.

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