Minnesota Man Sentenced for Joining ISIS
Minnesota man who once fought for the Islamic State group in Syria expresses remorse and weeps in court as he is sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. He cooperated with authorities and thanked the U.S. government for a second chance.
Key Points
- Sentenced to 10 years in federal prison
- Cooperated with authorities
- Confounding path from a loving Minnesota home to joining a terror organization
- Expressed remorse and apologized to his family
Pros
- Expressed remorse for his actions
- Cooperated with federal authorities
- Thanked the U.S. government for giving him another chance
Cons
- Joined the Islamic State group and provided material support to a designated terrorist organization