Story highlights Noor Salman will appear in federal court on Tuesday in OaklandOne of the charges is obstruction of justice(CNN) Federal authorities have arrested the wife of Pulse nightclub shooter Omar Mateen in connection with their investigation into the June mass shooting, FBI spokesman Prentice Danner said Monday. Noor Salman faces federal charges, which were filed in the Middle District of Florida, including obstruction of justice and aiding and abetting Mateen's material support to ISIS, according to a law enforcement official. The arrest was first reported by the New York Times. Authorities believe Salman acted of her own free will and knowingly took steps to obstruct the investigation into the shooting, according to a law enforcement official. The official said her claims that she was coerced through her husband's abusive behavior did not stand up.

Source: CNN January 16, 2017 17:01 UTC