After facing charges of using the computer for criminal behavior, an MSU visiting research associate from the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center had his plea entered as not guilty at his hearing Thursday, as he wished to remain mute.
Iqbal Munir is facing charges for illegal use of the Internet and child sexually abusive activity. He allegedly made plans for a sexual meeting with who he believed was a 14-year-old girl after talking with her online.
If convicted, Munir could face prison time and deportation.