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Former National Guardsman charged with plotting to help ISIS

By Kelly Cohen
Published July 5, 2016 6:06pm ET
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Former National Guardsman charged with plotting to help ISIS
Court records show Jalloh quit the military after hearing lectures from al Qaeda member Anwar al-Awlaki. (AP Photo/Rachel La Corte) | Rachel La Corte

A former National Guard soldier has been charged with attempting to provide material support and resources to the Islamic State.

Mohamed Jalloh, 26, of Sterling, Va., was also contemplating a Fort Hood-style attack against the United States military, according to court documents made public Tuesday.

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