Md. Man Pleads Guilty To Supporting ISIS

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- A 32-year-old Maryland man has pleaded guilty to supporting the terrorist group ISIS.

Mohamed Elshinawy of Edgewood pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiring to provide material support to the Islamic State, providing and attempting to provide material support to ISIS terrorism financing, and making false statements in connection with a terrorism matter.

"He pledged his support to ISIS and the caliphate, promised to be a martyr for the cause," said acting assistant attorney for the district of Maryland Stephen Schenning.

From February 2015 to December 2015, Elshinawy reportedly provided support to ISIS by pledging his allegiance, as well as receiving $8,700 to be used to fund a terrorist attack in the United States.

The documents painted a picture of how Elshinawy attempted to mask his moves on social media, in apps and even using prepaid phones under fake names.

"If we don't succeed, then bad things happen. Today I think is a success in the government's fight against terrorism," Schenning said.

Officials also said Elshinawy and a co-conspirator tried to recruit others to join ISIL.

Sentencing is scheduled for October and Elshinawy  faces up to 68 years in prison on all three charges.

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