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Virginia Man Arraigned in Portland on Bank Robbery Charge

Virginia Man Arraigned in Portland on Bank Robbery Charge

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Portland, Maine (WGAN)  A Virginia man has been arraigned in U.S. District Court in Portland on an armed bank robbery charge.

According to court records, 23-year-old Ahmed Sadek robbed a Key Bank branch in Portland using what appeared to be a firearm.

The Fredericksburg, Virginia man faces up to 25 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

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