Authorities: Pa. man talked to terrorism suspects

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Authorities say a Pennsylvania man accused of biting two FBI agents communicated with two others accused of terrorism-related charges.

The revelation was enough to persuade a federal judge to order Thursday that 21-year-old Emerson Begolly continue to be detained. Authorities say the FBI agents were investigating him Jan. 4 for allegedly making pro-terrorist statements online when he bit them while they wrestled for his loaded gun.

Prosecutors say Begolly communicated online with Colleen LaRose, dubbed “Jihad Jane,” who is accused of helping foreign terrorist suspects intent on starting holy war, and with and Zachary Chesser, who has pleaded guilty to threatening the creators of “South Park” for perceived insults to the prophet Muhammad.

Begolly’s attorney says she will appeal.