Chicago Muslim Convicted of ISIS Recruitment
- Ashraf Al Safoo, 41, was convicted of:
- One count of conspiracy to transmit threats in interstate commerce
- One count of conspiracy to access a protected computer without authorization
- Four counts of accessing a protected computer without authorization
- Four counts of providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization
Background of Ashraf Al Safoo
- Arrested in October 2018 after a raid at his home
- Naturalized U. S. citizen, originally from Iraq
- Moved to the U. S. in 2008
Activities and Convictions
- Accused of using social media to:
- Spread ISIS propaganda
- Recruit operatives for terrorist attacks
- Promoted violent attacks during Christmas and celebrated terrorism
Current Threats and Concerns
- Islamic radicalism continues to pose a threat to Western civilization
- President Trump is credited with making it harder for jihadists to enter the U. S.
- Concerns about potential sleeper cells allowed entry during Biden’s administration
Potential Sentencing
- Al Safoo faces up to 130 years in prison
- Sentencing date set for October 9th
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/06/muslim-immigrant-recruited-jihad-chicago/
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