California Man Pleads Guilty to Supporting ISIS, Plotting Attack
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
California resident Ammaad Akhtar pleaded guilty on Friday to supporting ISIS and plotting to kill a man he believed to be an IDF soldier. Akhtar communicated with an undercover FBI agent from February to June 2025, offering weapons and money to the terrorist group. He also discussed plans for a homemade explosive attack. Akhtar was arrested after meeting the agent and providing firearms and cash. He faces up to 20 years in prison and is scheduled for sentencing in February 2027.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Ammaad Akhtar pleaded guilty to supporting ISIS and plotting to kill a suspected IDF soldier.
- He communicated with an undercover FBI agent posing as an ISIS member from February to June 2025.
- Akhtar offered funds, weapons, and ammunition to the terrorist organization.
- He discussed plans for a homemade explosive attack on a populated event.
- Akhtar was arrested after meeting the agent and providing $400 cash and two loaded guns.
- He faces a maximum of 20 years in prison and is scheduled for sentencing in February 2027.
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