A Seattle man was charged with allegedly trying to join the Islamic State to commit violent acts of terrorism in the Middle East or the United States.

Elvin Williams, 20, was arrested Friday at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport following an FBI investigation into his alleged motives to engage in violence. Williams is charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and could face up to 20 years in prison.

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