A federal judge in California agreed to release on bail the widow of the gunman who killed 49 people at an Orlando nightclub until she faces trial on charges of aiding his attack.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Donna Ryu decided Wednesday that 31-year-old Noor Salman isn't a flight risk or a danger to public safety. The judge says there's no evidence that Salman has connections to the Islamic State or holds extremist views.
BREAKING: Judge rules that Noor Salman, wife of #Orlando gunman, can be released to custody of family before her trial on terrorism charges
— Evan Sernoffsky (@EvanSernoffsky) March 1, 2017
Her husband, Omar Mateen, pledged allegiance to several terror organizations during the attack before police shot and killed him.
Salman is charged with aiding and abetting Mateen and lying to investigators after the shooting. She has pleaded not guilty.
Salman will live with her uncle in Northern California and has to wear an electronic ankle monitor.
A trial hasn't been scheduled.
Judge's ruling to grant bond for Noor Salman will hold for 48 hours at least, meaning wife of #Orlando gunman will stay behind bars for now
— Evan Sernoffsky (@EvanSernoffsky) March 1, 2017
