Brief detention hearing held in federal court in Washington . The U.S. government has accused the two men of being members of a terrorist organization and providing material support to al Qaeda -- charges that carry life sentences if convicted. The Benghazi attack has become a political flashpoint with Republicans , especially , questioning security protections beforehand , the U.S. response during the assault , and the Obama administration 's slow-to-evolve public explanation of what transpired . He has pleaded not guilty to a charge of providing support to terrorists . The defense claims that prosecutors are not backing up their allegations .
Brief detention hearing held in federal court in Washington . The U.S. government has accused the two men of being members of a terrorist organization and providing material support to al Qaeda -- charges that carry life sentences if convicted. He has pleaded not guilty to a charge of providing support to terrorists . The defense claims that prosecutors are not backing up their allegations .