Crime & Safetyscore 453·5 metrosupdated 2h ago

Energy Department Engineer Arrested for Alleged Support of Houthi Rebels

Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, a 51-year-old electrical engineer from Richland, Washington, was arrested for allegedly providing support to Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. He is accused of purchasing materials for explosives and attempting to improve the Houthis' communications capabilities.

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