Federal authorities have arrested and charged a 28-year-old Muslim man in Texas with attempting to provide material support to ISIS.
Anas Said was arrested in Houston last week after the FBI executed search warrants on his residence, vehicle, and electronic devices.
“Analysis of the seized devices ultimately revealed Said’s activities relating to the creation and dissemination of propaganda on behalf of ISIS,” the Department of Justice said in a statement.
The propaganda was found on “multiple social media accounts” linked to Said, which contained “messages and posts that allegedly revealed that Said supported ISIS and the violent attacks carried out in its name.”
If convicted, Said faces up to 20 years in federal prison and up to $250,000 in fines.
His attorney, Balemar Zuniga, downplayed the charges and the claim that his client was planning an attack, saying: “The…
