UPDATE: Mystery man in terrorist investigation

WTVG-- March 2, 2006 -- The trainer's identity may have been found.

Here's the latest on the man who helped investigators piece together a case against three suspected terrorists.

The so-called "trainer" is now linked to the Toledo-based Kind Hearts Organization, a Muslim charity. Employees say the Trainer was a part-time Kind Hearts employee known as "Balil". The Toledo Blade and Cleveland Plain Dealer identify Balil as 39-year-old Darren Griffin.

It's believed he is no longer in Toledo and is under the protection of the federal government. Meanwhile, Kind Hearts says the Trainer often tried to talk politics in the office.

The FBI is not yet confirming Griffin is the "Trainer". Kind Hearts Organization was shut down earlier in February, after being accused by the government for sending money to a terrorist organization.

Kind Hearts' attorney says the allegations are false.

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