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A 30-year-old man named Alexander Justin White was sentenced to eight years in federal prison for attempting to flee the U.S. to join ISIS in Morocco, with a stop in Paris disguised as a vacation. He pleaded guilty to supporting terrorism after posting extremist content online and recruiting others, even speaking with undercover agents about targeting Americans. Armed with a handgun, tactical gear, and nearly $7,000 in cash, he was caught at Raleigh-Durham Airport in December 2024. Though acting alone, authorities kept his arrest secret for a month while investigating accomplices. With no prior criminal record, White will serve time at FCI Butner near Durham, close to family and his imam, while undergoing mental health, physical therapy, and substance abuse treatment. Authorities emphasized their commitment to prosecuting all terrorism-related offenses.

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