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Kenyan man who tried to hire hitman to kill family member arrested in US

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Leonard Thuo Mwithiga in court.[Screen grab]

A Kenyan man living in Connecticut, U.S. has been accused of plotting to kill a family member to bring other family members back home.

The man identified as Leonard Thuo Mwithiga, 52, was arrested on Monday, December 4, and charged with criminal attempt, intimidation of a witness, and conspiracy to murder with special circumstances.

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