The details are sparse, but Iraq’s judiciary said Sunday that they have arrested a suspected ISIS member alleged to have been part of the horrific New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans that left 14 dead and at least 57 injured.
The individual, whose name was not released, will be prosecuted in Iraq under the country’s anti-terrorism laws, Iraqi officials said. https://t.co/cZwiASbTJQ pic.twitter.com/NFERfDTmTC
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The U.S. had been in contact with Iraqi officials regarding the attack, although the role of this suspect is not clear:
The Supreme Judicial Council of Iraq said the arrest came after an official U.S. request for assistance in investigating the attack.
The suspect’s name and role in the attack have not been released.
The Judicial Council of Iraq said the suspect will be prosecuted under the anti-terrorism…
