{"id":18839,"date":"2015-12-31T20:12:50","date_gmt":"2016-01-01T04:12:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cjnotebook.com\/?p=18839"},"modified":"2015-12-31T20:14:03","modified_gmt":"2016-01-01T04:14:03","slug":"25-year-old-charged-with-planning-isis-attack-on-civilians-on-new-years-eve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cjnotebook.com\/?p=18839","title":{"rendered":"25-Year-old Charged with Planning ISIS-Inspired Attack on Civilians on New Year’s Eve"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEW YORK<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\"Justice-Depart\"<\/a>Federal officials said Thursday that\u00a0Emanuel L. Lutchman <\/strong>was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with attempting to provide \u00a0support to ISIS, according to officials.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lutchman is facing up to 20 years and a $250,000 fine, officials said.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAccording to the complaint<\/a>, as part of Emanuel Lutchman\u2019s attempt to provide material support to ISIS, he planned to kill innocent civilians on New Year\u2019s Eve in the name of the terrorist organization.\u201d said Assistant Attorney General John Carlin.<\/strong>\u00a0 \u201cThankfully, law enforcement was able to intervene and thwart Lutchman’s deadly plans.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis New Year\u2019s Eve prosecution underscores the threat of ISIL even in upstate New York but demonstrates our determination to immediately stop any who would cause harm in its name,\u201d said U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul.\u00a0<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

Adding, \u201cWhat began as an ISIL directive to harm the community ended with the arrest of this defendant and a message for any other individuals considering similar behavior – you will be caught, you will be prosecuted, and you will be punished.\u00a0 While law enforcement is well equipped for such investigations, the public is reminded to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. \u00a0I assure members of the public that the excellent work of our law enforcement partners with the cooperation of the public is the best way to ensure the safety of our community.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe FBI thwarted Emanuel Lutchman\u2019s intent to kill civilians on New Year’s Eve,\u201d said \u00a0FBI Special Agent in Charge Adam Cohen.<\/strong> \u00a0\u201cThe FBI remains concerned about people overseas who use the Internet to inspire people in the United States to commit acts of violence where they live.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

According to court records, the defendant, claiming to receive direction from an overseas ISIS member, planned to commit an armed attack against civilians at a restaurant\/bar located in the Rochester, New York, area today, New Year\u2019s Eve.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lutchman is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.<\/span><\/p>\n