Idaho Teen Arrested for ISIS-Inspired Church Attack Plot
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An 18-year-old man from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, was arrested for attempting to provide material support and resources to ISIS. Alexander Scott Mercurio allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS and planned to attack individuals at churches in Coeur d’Alene using weapons. The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force thwarted his violent plot, and he is currently in custody awaiting his initial appearance. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison.
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