US Authorities Question Man Allegedly Behind Anti-Islam Film
U.S. probation officials in California have questioned the man allegedly behind the controversial film that sparked violent protests in the Muslim world.
U.S. probation officials in California have questioned the man allegedly behind the controversial film that sparked violent protests in the Muslim world.
Sheriff’s officials said Saturday that Nakoula Basseley Nakoula was questioned in Cerritos near his home for possible probation violations stemming from a 2010 bank fraud conviction.
They say the terms of his probation include a five year ban on using computers or the Internet, without approval from a probation officer.
Police say Nakoula left his home voluntarily to be interviewed by federal authorities. Authorities say he was not arrested or detained.
The film, titled The Innocence of Muslims, sparked protests in regions including the Middle East, Africa and Asia because it mocked the Prophet Muhammad.