A Somali migrant, Abdimahat Bille Mohamed, is facing federal charges linked to multiple rapes following a prior state court sentencing to probation. The announcement, made by the Justice Department on October 5, 2023, reveals that Mohamed is charged with kidnapping a minor and other kidnapping offenses, connected to at least five incidents occurring between 2017 and 2025.
According to reports, Mohamed has previously received probation after being convicted twice on state rape charges. Despite these serious convictions, he remained free, raising concerns over the effectiveness of the state judicial process. During a recent appearance on “Fox and Friends,” Pam Bondi, Attorney General, highlighted the gravity of the situation, stating, “He committed the rape of a child, a horrific rape, in 2017. Then he committed another rape in 2024.”
Bondi emphasized the alarming nature of the offenses committed by Mohamed, who is now 28 years old. “He’s convicted in state court of both rapes. They let him walk out the door on probation. Double rapist. Pled to ‘em, walked out the door,” Bondi remarked, underscoring the perceived failures of the state legal system.
The federal investigation into Mohamed has escalated following further allegations and the collection of DNA evidence. Bondi indicated that this investigation could lead to additional charges, stating, “We are going back in time now, charging him again with kidnapping and the rape of the 2017 case. And I can tell you there are more charges to come.” The Attorney General praised law enforcement’s efforts in connecting his DNA to unsolved cases, which may reveal more incidents involving Mohamed.
The situation in the Minneapolis area has prompted increased scrutiny from federal authorities. The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is intensifying efforts to address illegal immigration, particularly among the Somali community, in light of recent revelations about fraudulent activities involving at least $1 billion, reportedly linked to the terrorist group Al-Shabaab.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz acknowledged the issues surrounding crime in the state but urged against generalizing the Somali community during an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” He stated, “We attract criminals,” but emphasized the need to avoid stigmatizing an entire community based on the actions of a few.
Bondi also hinted that Mohamed’s case may not be isolated. “We’re finding out that all these criminals around the country were not properly prosecuted by liberal state courts,” she explained. This statement reflects a broader concern regarding the handling of serious offenses at the state level and the potential for federal intervention in similar cases.
As this story develops, authorities continue to investigate the extent of Mohamed’s crimes and the implications for community safety. The case highlights significant ongoing issues in the intersection of immigration, crime, and law enforcement responses in the United States.
