The Justice Department accused Naser Almadaoji, an Iraqi-born U.S. citizen, of arranging with an Islamic State supporter to travel to Afghanistan, where he intended to train with a group called ISIS Wilayat Khorasan. The supporter was actually an FBI informant, and federal agents arrested Almadaoji at the Columbus airport before he departed in October 2018.
Naser Almadaoji of Ohio was sentenced to 10 years in jail for his plans to train alongside Afghan Islamic State militants.
Almadaoji pleaded guilty in November to a federal charge of attempting to provide material support and resources to a foreign terrorist organization. He was sentenced on Wednesday.
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According to a court document filed by the government, Almadaoji had said he hoped to set off a car bomb at a federal building, but needed training first.
A message was left with Almadaoji’s attorney seeking comment.