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3 charged in Brussels attacks

By Cox Media Group National Content Desk
March 27, 2016

The Associated Press contributed to this report.


Belgian investigators charged three men Saturday in the suicide attacks at the Brussels airport and subway.

Faycal C., who was arrested Thursday, was charged with “involvement in a terrorist group, terrorist murder and attempted terrorist murder,” according to federal prosecutors.

That man is confirmed to be Faycal Cheffou, according to NBC News. A search of his home turned up no weapons or explosives.  

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Two others suspects detained Thursday were charged.

Raba N. and Aboubakar A. were charged with “involvement in the activities of a terrorist group.”

Another man, Abderamane A., who was taken into custody Friday, is being held for another 24 hours.

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