The Justice Department has unsealed charges against three men it says plotted to murder Iranian dissident journalist Masih Alinejad at her New York home. The men were contracted by the government of Iran, which has previously attempted to kidnap Alinejad.

The prospective gunman, Khalid Mehdiyev, was arrested last July after reconnoitering Alinejad’s residence. Stopped by police for a traffic violation, and an AK-47 and ammunition were found in his car.

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