Alexandria’s Mohamad Jamal Khweis stands convicted of providing material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS).
Khweis, a 27-year-old former criminal justice student, crossed into Syria in late 2015, evading law enforcement by encrypting his communications and planning meticulously. His intent was clear: to join ISIS and potentially serve as a suicide bomber.
“Khweis knew exactly what he was doing,” said U.S. Attorney Dana J. Boente, “and this office is committed to tracking down anyone who aids terrorist organizations.”
In Syria, Khweis filled out intake forms for ISIS, including his intention to become a suicide bomber. His name appeared on an ISIL camp roster alongside 19 other fighters.
After spending two and a half months with ISIS, Kurdish Peshmerga forces captured him in March 2016. During trial, Khweis lied about his involvement and failed to disclose another American’s training for an attack in the U.S.
The jury found Khweis guilty on all counts, including providing resources to ISIS. He faces up to life in prison when sentenced on October 13.
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- State: Virginia
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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