AP Source: Colo. Woman Held In Terror Probe

by DEVLIN BARRETTAssociated Press Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) – A U.S. official says a Colorado woman has beendetained in Ireland in connection with an alleged plot toassassinate a Swedish cartoonist whose sketch offended manyMuslims.

Jamie Paulin-Ramirez was among seven people arrested in Irelandthis week as authorities investigate an alleged plot to kill thecartoonist over a 2007 sketch depicting the head of the Muslimprophet Mohammed on a dog’s body.

The U.S. official was not authorized to discuss theinvestigation and spoke on condition of anonymity.

After the arrests, U.S. authorities unsealed terror chargesagainst Colleen LaRose of Pennsylvania. She allegedly went by thename “Jihad Jane” to recruit others online to kill thecartoonist.

It’s not clear whether Paulin-Ramirez might face terror charges.