18-year-old in Idaho planned to attack more than 21 churches on behalf of ISIS, feds say

[Eugene]

Source: USA Today

18-year-old in Idaho planned to attack more than 21 churches on behalf of ISIS, feds say

Jonathan Limehouse
USA TODAY
Published 1:39 p.m. ET April 9, 2024 | Updated 1:45 p.m. ET April 9, 2024

An 18-year-old student from Idaho was arrested for planning to attack churchgoers in his hometown on behalf of ISIS, according to federal authorities.

Alexander Scott Mercurio, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, is accused of "attempting to provide material support and resources to ISIS" and pledging his allegiance to the terrorist organization, a Justice Department news release said.

In addition to supporting ISIS, Mercurio allegedly conspired to attack individuals at over 21 churches in Coeur d'Alene on Sunday with various weapons — including knives, guns and fire, according to the release.

Mercurio has been charged with "attempting to provide material support or resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization," the Justice Department said. He could receive a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison if convicted.

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Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/09/alexander-mercurio-idaho-isis/73260313007/

[Bucky]

1. There are some vile little shits out there... And they can all buy guns

I guess Coeur d’Alene is at least to be commended for the newfound diversity in the insane-violence-prone segment of their population.

[keithbvadu2]

2. Actions way beyond the First Amendment

Actions way beyond the First Amendment

https://www.bing.com/search?q=idaho+isis+churches&form=ANNTH1&refig=d0f8175e7f524e41960e057bda8dfa83&pc=U531

"I'm 17 in USA," Mercurio wrote in the chat on Oct. 2, 2022, court documents show. "I know I try to keep secret, I'm in north Idaho very Christian and conservative parents are mad cause I'm not shaving beard and not letting pants go below ankle."