The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office and the FBI on Monday announced the arrest of a 17-year-old Philadelphia resident on state charges in connection with an ongoing federal terrorism investigation.
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office and the FBI on Monday announced the arrest of a 17-year-old Philadelphia resident on state charges in connection with an ongoing federal terrorism investigation.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said he has every intention to try the 17-year-old as an adult. The U.S. Attorney is reviewing the case and hasn't ruled out federal charges.Maguire said the 17-year-old had communicated with Katibat al Tawhid wal Jihad, or KTJ, a designated global terrorism group by the The 17-year-old was sending and receiving media containing terrorism propaganda and guidance on committing criminal acts, including how to construct a bomb, Maguire said.
"It's fair to say he's not only purchased and obtained those materials and those items, but that he was taking steps to put them together and test devices," Maguire said.
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