Man Charged with Attempting to Join ISIS Alone
Man Charged with Attempting to Join ISIS Alone

Man Charged with Attempting to Join ISIS Alone

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Alexander Justin White, a 29-year-old man from Durham, North Carolina, has been charged with attempting to support and join ISIS after being arrested at Raleigh-Durham International Airport on December 4, 2024. White, who used the alias 'Sulaiman Al-Amriki' online, communicated his intentions and support for ISIS through social media posts and conversations with undercover FBI agents, expressing a willingness to engage in jihad and violence against U.S. citizens and military personnel. He planned to travel to Morocco via Paris as part of his effort to join ISIS, having engaged in financial transactions and discussions to support the group. White's arrest followed a months-long investigation and he faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted. Court documents reveal that he discussed his plans openly online, including pledging allegiance to ISIS and discussing prior missed opportunities to join the group. Federal authorities noted that White acted alone, with no evidence of conspirators.

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