A Texas man charged with trying to provide material support to the Islamic State group and planning violent attacks in Houston has appeared in federal courtHOUSTON -- A Texas man charged with trying to provide material support to the Islamic State group and planning violent attacks in Houston appeared in federal court Thursday. Anas Said is accused of offering his home as a safe sanctuary for members of ISIS and saying he wants to take part in a terrorist attack like 9/11, according to court records. “He has created videos extolling the ‘virtue’ of ISIS, the violence and death brought by ISIS, and the need for the terror perpetrated by ISIS to continue," according to court documents. Said, who authorities said was born in Houston but spent part of his childhood in Lebanon, will remain in federal custody. Baldemar Zuniga, Said’s attorney, said in a statement that the allegations against his client revolve around providing support to ISIS only through videos and propaganda.

Source: ABC News November 15, 2024 18:08 UTC