Posted on Jul 5, 2016
Ex-National Guard member charged with plotting to help ISIS
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This story was first published on July 5 at 12:39 p.m. EST.
McLEAN, Va. — A former National Guard soldier has been charged with plotting to help the Islamic State group and contemplating a Fort Hood-style attack against the U.S. military.
Twenty-six-year-old Mohamed Jalloh of Sterling, Virginia, is expected to make an initial appearance Tuesday in federal court in Alexandria.
Court records made public Tuesday indicate Jalloh is a former member of the Army National Guard who says he quit after hearing lectures from radical cleric Anwar al-Awlaki.
Jalloh served in the Virginia National Guard from April 30, 2009, to April 29, 2015. He was a specialist when he separated with an honorable discharge, according to information provided by the Virginia Guard. A combat engineer, Jalloh was in the 276th Engineer Battalion, 91st Troop Command. There is no record of Jalloh deploying or serving on federal active duty during his time with the Guard, officials said.
A court affidavit spells out a three-month sting operation in which Jalloh said he was thinking about carrying out an attack similar to the 2009 shootings at Fort Hood, which left 13 people dead.
Court records indicate the FBI saw Jalloh purchase an assault rifle Saturday.
Jalloh's sister, Fatmatu Jalloh, said she hadn't seen the charge against her brother but denied he would be helping ISIS.
McLEAN, Va. — A former National Guard soldier has been charged with plotting to help the Islamic State group and contemplating a Fort Hood-style attack against the U.S. military.
Twenty-six-year-old Mohamed Jalloh of Sterling, Virginia, is expected to make an initial appearance Tuesday in federal court in Alexandria.
Court records made public Tuesday indicate Jalloh is a former member of the Army National Guard who says he quit after hearing lectures from radical cleric Anwar al-Awlaki.
Jalloh served in the Virginia National Guard from April 30, 2009, to April 29, 2015. He was a specialist when he separated with an honorable discharge, according to information provided by the Virginia Guard. A combat engineer, Jalloh was in the 276th Engineer Battalion, 91st Troop Command. There is no record of Jalloh deploying or serving on federal active duty during his time with the Guard, officials said.
A court affidavit spells out a three-month sting operation in which Jalloh said he was thinking about carrying out an attack similar to the 2009 shootings at Fort Hood, which left 13 people dead.
Court records indicate the FBI saw Jalloh purchase an assault rifle Saturday.
Jalloh's sister, Fatmatu Jalloh, said she hadn't seen the charge against her brother but denied he would be helping ISIS.
Ex-National Guard member charged with plotting to help ISIS
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That is great news they caught this guy SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL. FYI I live in Sterling, VA so this news is very relevant to me.
It is very troubling that 26 year old Mohamed Jalloh was planning on using his National Guard skills to execute a "Fort Hood-style attack against the U.S. military."
Once he is sentenced, hopefully he will be serving with some veterans in prison who will treat him appropriately.
It is very troubling that 26 year old Mohamed Jalloh was planning on using his National Guard skills to execute a "Fort Hood-style attack against the U.S. military."
Once he is sentenced, hopefully he will be serving with some veterans in prison who will treat him appropriately.
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"ourt records indicate the FBI saw Jalloh purchase an assault rifle Saturday"....this will bring back the debate over folks who are on a watch list purchasing weapons. I think I can see why the FBI let it happen, but if he bought it legally, there is no harm no foul. What would concern me more would be his intent. Was he serious (I believe at face value yes), was the sites he visited actively watched sites, was it really him on the computer (sounds dumb to ask, but folks can send and store items on your computer and you have no clue). If he is found guilty, make him build his own cell six feet down. If not take him to McDonalds get a two for five sammich and send him on his way.
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