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US Court Sentences Maryland ISIS Supporter to 15 Years for Plotting Attacks on Jews and Israel Backers

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US Court Sentences Maryland ISIS Supporter to 15 Years for Plotting Attacks on Jews and Israel Backers
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First reported by Ynet · 1 day ago

What happened

Michael Tikkey Jr. from Maryland received a 15-year sentence for supporting ISIS and planning attacks on Jews and Israel supporters in the US, with lifetime supervision after release.

  • 01Michael Tikkey Jr. was sentenced to 15 years for supporting ISIS and planning attacks in the US.
  • 02He pleaded guilty to attempting to support ISIS and targeting Jews and Israel supporters.
  • 03Tikkey planned to join ISIS in Somalia as a fighter, according to FBI evidence.
  • 04He described a backup plan involving attacks on Jewish and pro-Israel sites in the US.
  • 05Tikkey researched potential targets and considered shooting people linked to them.
  • 06He will be under lifetime supervision after completing his prison term.

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OrganizationsISIS, FBI

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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

YnetCenter · Hebrew55 minutes ago
US Court Sentences Maryland ISIS Supporter to 15 Years for Plotting Attacks on Jews and Israel Backers
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Maryland Man Sentenced to 15 Years for ISIS Support and Plotting Attacks on Jews and Israel Supporters
YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
US Sentences Michael Tikey Jr. to 15 Years for Attempting to Join ISIS and Planning Attacks on Jews

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