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Exclusive | Charges against ‘Jersey Boy jihadists’ show Islamic radicalization can touch any community, Alina Habba warns
- Two New Jersey teens were charged with conspiracy to provide material support to ISIS and attempted support, linked to an alleged terror ring.
- Authorities say the scheme involved plans to travel to the Middle East to build a group of jihadists, per court filings.
- New Jersey Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba warned that radicalization can touch even affluent communities.
- The two Montclair residents face up to 20 years per count if convicted, plus fines and supervised release.
- The FBI and DOJ say the case involved months of communications among suspects across multiple countries.
- Authorities reported three suspects tied to the case, including Saed Mirreh from Washington State.
- The charges were laid out in two 58-page criminal complaints detailing the case against the defendants.
- The story emphasizes the broader concern that Islamic radicalization can affect any community.
- The investigation stresses that authorities will pursue every lead in terrorist cases.
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