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Monday, Mar 16, 2026
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US Soldier Sentenced for Aiding ISIS
A US soldier named Cole Bridges was sentenced to 14 years in prison for trying to aid ISIS in attacking American troops. Bridges, who pleaded guilty, attempted to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and murder US military members. He communicated with an undercover FBI agent posing as an ISIS supporter, expressing frustration with the US military and providing guidance for attacks.
In Washington, United States, a US soldier was sentenced to 14 years in prison for attempting to provide information to ISIS to help attack American troops.
Cole Bridges, 24, from Ohio, pleaded guilty to supporting a foreign terrorist organization and attempted murder of US military personnel.
The Justice Department revealed Bridges began communicating with an undercover FBI agent in October 2020, trying to provide material support to the Islamic State and suggesting potential targets, including in New York City.
He was sentenced to 14 years in jail and 10 years of supervised release.
Cole Bridges, 24, from Ohio, pleaded guilty to supporting a foreign terrorist organization and attempted murder of US military personnel.
The Justice Department revealed Bridges began communicating with an undercover FBI agent in October 2020, trying to provide material support to the Islamic State and suggesting potential targets, including in New York City.
He was sentenced to 14 years in jail and 10 years of supervised release.
