Skip to main content

Terrorism trial begins for Virginia man accused of supporting Islamic State

Islam,Terrorism,Virginia,Criminal Justice

From the Center

A terrorism trial began on Monday for a Virginia man accused of supporting the Islamic State. Mohammed Chhipa, 35, of Springfield, Virginia, is accused of sending tens of thousands of dollars to the Islamic State group. During opening statements on Monday, a defense attorney described Chhipa as a lonely individual seeking a wife who was targeted by relentless FBI sting operations, including one undercover agent who posed as a potential bride. Meanwhile, prosecutors at the trial in a U.S. District Court in Alexandria alleged Chhipa met multiple times with an...

AllSides Picks

More News about Criminal Justice

News from the Left

News from the Center

News from the Right