Pa. man accused of biting FBI agents stays in jail

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man accused of biting two FBI agents will remain in custody after a federal judge heard testimony that the man communicated online with at least two other people accused of terror-related charges.

A federal district judge ordered 21-year-old Emerson Begolly detained on charges he bit the agents while they wrestled for his loaded gun on Jan. 4. The agents were investigating Begolly for allegedly making pro-terrorist statements online.

Prosecutors say Begolly communicated with two other Americans who drew the attention of law enforcement: Colleen LaRose and Zachary Chesser.

LaRose, dubbed “Jihad Jane,” is accused of helping foreign terror suspects intent on starting a holy war. Chesser has pleaded guilty to threatening the creators of “South Park” for perceived insults to the prophet Muhammad.

Begolly’s attorney says she will appeal the decision.