Cary man ruled mentally fit in terrorism case

RALEIGH (WTVD) -- A federal judge has ruled that an accused terrorist from Cary is mentally fit to stand trial.

Prosecutors say Basit Sheikh tried to join a militant group in Syria, which is linked to al-Qaida.

Sheikh is charged with providing material support to a terrorist group.

In March, Sheikh went on a rant in court claiming he was being tortured in prison both physically and mentally and wanted the charges dropped so he could leave the country with his parents.

Sheikh's case will return to court in October.

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