Twelve indicted in Michigan threat conspiracy; former El-Sayed campaign worker among defendants

Federal prosecutors say twelve people were charged in a conspiracy involving threats against University of Michigan leaders and members of Michigan’s Jewish community. Mariam Odeh, a former hourly worker on Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate campaign, faces one charge; the campaign says she left in April. (62f68446-9d7a-4329-8dff-53f0d155dbe8; e1f43df7-4791-467a-863c-346f9890b986)

• Federal prosecutors announced that the case includes twelve defendants, alleging a conspiracy targeting University of Michigan leaders and Michigan’s Jewish community. (62f68446-9d7a-4329-8dff-53f0d155dbe8; e1f43df7-4791-467a-863c-346f9890b986)· 2 sources
• Mariam Odeh, 24, is charged with conspiracy to transmit threats in interstate and foreign commerce; the cited articles report a maximum penalty of five years. (62f68446-9d7a-4329-8dff-53f0d155dbe8; e1f43df7-4791-467a-863c-346f9890b986)· 2 sources
• El-Sayed’s spokesperson said Odeh worked hourly for two weeks and left on April 15; prosecutors allege the group committed vandalism and made threats. (62f68446-9d7a-4329-8dff-53f0d155dbe8; e1f43df7-4791-467a-863c-346f9890b986)· 2 sources