The Brief
- AGeorge Mason University student was arrested on federal charges in Falls Church, Virginia, by the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force.
- GMU President Gregory Washington confirmed that the student has been barred from campus and emphasized expanded safety protocols.
- Authorities continue to investigate the case, with details about the charges against the student yet to be disclosed.
The FBI has arrested Abdullah Ezzeldin Taha Mohamed Hassan, a George Mason University student, on federal charges.
The arrest was made Tuesday in Falls Church, Virginia, by the FBI Washington Field Office’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, according to a statement from the agency.
Hassan’s arrest has heightened concerns, particularly in New York, where the FBI is investigating potential threats against Jewish communities. …