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Somali National Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping, Assault Charges

12/13/2025

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In December 2025, Abdimahat Mohamed, a Somali national, faced federal kidnapping charges linked to sexual assaults.
Mohamed pleaded guilty in 2025 to lesser charges dating to 2017 and 2024, with a 2018 case dropped.
Separately, Oluwadamilola Bamigboye and Rekeya Frazier were charged with assaulting a Homeland Security agent during an attempted arrest in Minnesota.
The Minneapolis City Council strengthened its sanctuary city ordinance amid ongoing immigration enforcement actions.

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In December 2025, Abdimahat Mohamed, a Somali national, faced federal kidnapping charges linked to sexual assaults.
Mohamed pleaded guilty in 2025 to lesser charges dating to 2017 and 2024, with a 2018 case dropped.
Separately, Oluwadamilola Bamigboye and Rekeya Frazier were charged with assaulting a Homeland Security agent during an attempted arrest in Minnesota.
The Minneapolis City Council strengthened its sanctuary city ordinance amid ongoing immigration enforcement actions.