Michigan man receives 20-year sentence for providing material support to ISIS

A Michigan resident, Aws Mohammed Naser, has received a 20-year prison sentence for his conviction on charges related to attempting to support the Islamic State (ISIS). The United States Department of Justice announced the sentence following a trial where Naser was found guilty of trying to provide material support to ISIS through personnel and services, as well as being a felon in possession of a destructive device. This verdict sends a clear message to those who would support terrorism against the United States.

Evidence presented during the trial detailed Naser's radicalization in his early twenties, his online sharing of extremist content, and his travel to Iraq in 2012. Upon returning to the U.S., Naser prepared to join ISIS in Syria, consuming terrorist propaganda, researching weapons, and watching violent videos. He maintained communication with ISIS members, discussing travel routes and assisting the group's efforts to acquire firearms and funding.

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We welcomed this traitor into our Nation with open arms. And he repaid us by building a bomb and helping our great enemy.

An FBI search of Naser's home uncovered a bomb-making lab in his basement, complete with multiple drones, tools, and components for an improvised explosive device (IED). US Attorney Gorgon described Naser as a 'self-professed soldier of the Caliphate,' emphasizing the severity of his actions. Special Agent in Charge Jennifer Runyan of the FBI Detroit Field Office stated that the sentence sends an unequivocal message that those who support terrorism will face lengthy prison terms.

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Those who support terrorism or violent extremism against the United States should expect a lengthy prison sentence. Today’s outcome sends that message without question.