North Carolina Man, 21, Sentenced to Life for Plotting ISIS ‘of North America’

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A federal judge in Asheville, North Carolina, sentenced a 21-year-old man, Justin Sullivan, to life in prison for plotting an ISIS-like attack on America.

Court documents indicated Sullivan wanted to unveil an “Islamic State of North America” by attacking a concert or club and killing hundreds.

Justin Sullivan, 21, was sentenced to life in federal prison for plotting an ISIS-type attack on American soil.

The Charlotte Observer has the story (thanks to Jihad Watch):

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“Sullivan showed no reaction as U.S. District Judge Martin Reidinger handed down his sentence. He stood silently in a brown inmate jumpsuit, his left shoulder slouched. …

“During rambling, muffled remarks to the judge, Sullivan told Reidinger he was not ‘a cold-blooded killer.’

“During a news conference afterward, U.S. Attorney Jill Westmoreland Rose gave her response. ‘I believe the facts prove otherwise.’

“Sullivan’s sentence was part of an agreement that led to his guilty plea last November to one count of planning a terrorist act transcending national borders.

“As he left the courtroom, the pale, mustached defendant turned and cast a quick glance toward his parents, who sat a few rows behind him. Rich Sullivan, a retired Marine captain, responded with a small wave.

“It was a Rich Sullivan phone call in the spring of 2015 that first alerted authorities to his son’s possible ties to the Islamic State, a worldwide terrorist group commonly known as ISIS or ISIL. A few months later, Justin Sullivan offered to pay an undercover FBI agent posing as an ISIS sympathizer to have his parents killed out of fear that they would thwart his plans.

“Throughout the two-hour hearing, Rich and Eleanor Sullivan dabbed their eyes with handkerchiefs as their son’s fate unfolded before them.

“Afterward, Rich Sullivan discussed the difficulty of balancing blood and country.

“‘As parents, we’re not happy,’ said Sullivan, wearing a Marine lapel pin on his dark blue suit, his eyes reddened by tears. ‘As Americans, we accept what just happened.'”

Sullivan plotted the attack two years ago.

As News 13, the local ABC affiliate reported, court files indicate he had researched how to manufacture silencers for firearms and had asked an undercover FBI agent to actually build him some silencers.

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Liatris Spicata
Liatris Spicata
6 years ago

As parents, we’re not happy,’ said Sullivan, wearing a Marine lapel pin on his dark blue suit, his eyes reddened by tears. As Americans, we accept what just happened.

And as an American, I very much question this sentence. I think it serves to discourage other parents or family members of jihad-wannabees from stepping forward with their concerns. This entire case seemed to rely on the decency of Justin’s parents who are willing to accept that justice is served by having their son sentenced in this manner. That is certainly not an attitude that DoJ can take for granted.

I certainly think a stiff sentence is needed here, and this screwed up young man probably should be monitored for life. But the sentence imposed in a case like this needs to be tempered, if not by mercy, by at least an awareness of society’s best interests.

Michael Hammond
Michael Hammond
6 years ago

He got life in a plea agreement. He tried to hire someone to kill his parents.

Mahou Shoujo
Mahou Shoujo
6 years ago

He will serve as an example to others. That is all trash like that is good for.

Allan Ong
Allan Ong
6 years ago

He’s the exact demographic Islam targets, young intemperate males with lots of testesterone fueled aggression and hostility. Islam is an ideology that is purpose built for such, not unlike the Mafia recruiting new Mafioso…

Paul Bryant
Paul Bryant
6 years ago

I hope he meets a huge Black Guy with A 13 inch Cork that was a Former Marine

Janet
Janet
6 years ago
Reply to  Paul Bryant

My thoughts exactly! Lol

Trump can't ban islam
Trump can't ban islam
6 years ago

the USconstitution protect muslims and islam. So if muslims want to start the islamic states of america in usa, it’s their right

wesleymethodist
wesleymethodist
6 years ago

Please let us know where in the constitution does it say any religious (political) group can form their own state. The government cannot form a religion and a religion cannot form a state.

Jim Zawalich
Jim Zawalich
6 years ago

Wrong! The Us Constitution say’s ANY Group, Religion or Faction that is intent on Harming Americans and Trying to Overthrow The US Government Can and Should Not be allowed into the US!! ISLAM IS JUST THAT…A KOOL-AID DRINKING CULT!!

7818TD
7818TD
6 years ago

I would like to extend the gratitude of the American People to this Judge. Way to go North Carolina!!

R. Arandas
R. Arandas
6 years ago

Why do so many Westerners, both men and women, embrace radical Islam? It is quite disturbing if you think about it…even if we seal our borders completely, can we really prevent our own people from turning against us?

Janet
Janet
6 years ago

My first reaction is to let him rot! I feel for the parents though and give this man, his father, a lot of credit for turning him in. It must of been the hardest thing he’s ever done. This kid wanted to have his parents killed! WTH! Well now at 21 he’s screwed his whole life up. Hope he’s happy because he really blew it! All for the false religion of Islam. How dumb can you get!

Drew the Infidel
Drew the Infidel
6 years ago

The terrorism indictment takes a back seat to the charge of solicitation of murder, but this kid was obviously uncorked from the get-go. Twenty one years old and too preoccupied with murder and mayhem to even enjoy a cold beer but old enough to legally purchase the necessary weapons for his intentions. That is the trouble with muzzies and their adherents, they do not drink and as a consequence are pissed off all the time, running around and flying airplanes into the side of buildings and sh*t.

bannedquran20
bannedquran20
6 years ago

This scumbag would be back in the streets if liberal lawmakers from california or nyc had their way…

Steve
Steve
6 years ago

He looks like he just figured out how to shave.

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