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Noor Salman, the widow of the terrorist has been accused of obstructing justice and aiding and abetting her husband’s material support to the Islamic State. Although Oakland-based Judge Donna Ryu said the government’s evidence was “debatable”, she insisted that Salman is not a flight risk or a danger to public safety, according to the BBC.

Under the conditions of her release, Salman will not be able to travel outside of California and Florida, but she can travel between the two states with advance approval. Salman's lawyer, Linda Moreno, said it was "extraordinarily rare" for bail to be given in terrorism cases. But the court heard Salman was described by her friends and former teachers as "peaceful and nonviolent”, a woman without a criminal record.

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Judge Ryu added, according to CBC news: “She herself is not charged with providing material support to a terrorist organisation.” Salman will not be immediately released from federal custody, giving prosecutors 48 hours to appeal the judge's ruling. Ms Salman has pleaded not guilty to the charges, and claimed she was victim of domestic abuse.

GETTY FBI agents investigate the rear wall of Pulse nightclub where 49 people were shot dead

Orlando Police Chief John Mina said in a statement that he was "disappointed" by Wednesday's move to free 31-year-old Ms Salman. "Nothing can erase the pain we all feel about the senseless and brutal murders of 49 of our neighbours, friends, family members and loved ones. I have full faith that she will ultimately be brought to justice." The June 2016 attack was the worst mass shooting in modern US history.

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