FBI Disrupts ISIS-Inspired New Year’s Eve Attack Plot
TL;DR
The FBI thwarted a planned New Year's Eve attack in North Carolina by 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant, who pledged loyalty to ISIS and planned to attack a grocery store and fast-food restaurant with knives and hammers. He was arrested after online communications and a manifesto revealed his intentions, and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
- FBI says it disrupted a New Year’s Eve attack plan inspired by Islamic State group AP News
- Teen arrested in alleged ISIS-inspired attack plot intended for New Year’s Eve near Charlotte CNN
- North Carolina Man Accused of Planning Potential Terrorist Attack The New York Times
- FBI says it disrupted a potential New Year's Eve attack inspired by Islamic State group PBS
- Mint Hill man allegedly planned New Year’s Eve terrorist attack in support of ISIS WBTV
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