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 .
Brief detention hearing held in federal court in Washington . Ahmed Abu Khatallah was captured this month in Libya and transferred to the U.S . He has pleaded not guilty to a charge of providing support to terrorists . The defense claims that prosecutors are not backing up their allegations .