MIAMI (AP) - A mental evaluation has been ordered for a South Florida man charged with plotting to bomb a synagogue and Jewish school during Passover observances in support of the Islamic State terrorist group.
The order from a Miami federal judge came this week after James Medina's attorney raised questions about his mental competency and ability to proceed in the case. A psychologist's report is due Oct. 24.
The FBI says Medina plotted with an undercover informant to acquire a bomb to attack the Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center in April. Medina was arrested after the informant provided him with a real-looking dummy bomb that could not explode.
FBI recordings show Medina allegedly supported the Islamic State terrorist group and claimed an obligation to attack Jews in the U.S. He has pleaded not guilty.
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9/3/2016 3:41:12 AM (GMT -4:00)
