Overview

• U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel revoked Mohamud’s pretrial release and ordered him into U.S. Marshals custody for violating no‑contact conditions.
• Prosecutors say Mohamud approached cooperator Qamar Hassan in an elevator at Minneapolis’ Karmel Mall and later at the Mall of America, calling her a “snitch” and urging her not to testify.
• FBI Special Agent Jared Kary testified that the witness reported feeling scared and reluctant to take the stand after the encounters.
• Defense attorney Jason Steck denied the allegations as uncorroborated and argued the government is overreacting given prior disruptions in related cases.
• Mohamud’s trial in the $250 million child‑nutrition fraud probe is set to start with jury selection on Oct. 14 and opening statements on Oct. 20, as the court reinforces zero‑tolerance for interference after past tampering and a juror‑bribe attempt.