Washington DC Metro Transit Police officer Nicholas E. Young, of Fairfax, is accused of trying to help ISIS, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia confirmed Wednesday morning. Allegedly Nicholas purchased nearly $250 in mobile based gift cards to send to the terrorist organization to help them communicate. He faces up to 20 years in prison.
According to NBC, Young will appear in federal court Wednesday afternoon. It’s the first case where a terrorism charge has ever been brought against a US law enforcement officer.
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Officials say Young did not pose a threat to the Washington DC Metro system. Although photos of Nicholas Young aren’t immediately available, we can report that police have been searching his home in Fairfax, Virginia. Some photos from the scene of investigation are below.
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