(Boston, MA) -- The 27-year-old Massachusetts man arrested last month for his alleged role in a terror plot will remain in custody pending his trial.

Tarek Mehanna is accused of planning to kill high profile politicians, government officials and people at shopping malls.

A federal magistrate rejected a request yesterday that Mehanna be confined to his home with no Internet access.

The judge ruled that based on the evidence, Mehanna is a flight risk and a danger to the community.

His family insists Mehanna, who has pleaded not guilty, is incapable of committing the crimes for which he has been charged.

　

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