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WASHINGTON \u2013 A Washington man was arrested on Friday, May 28, at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on criminal charges related to his alleged efforts to join Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization, in order to engage in violent acts of terrorism in the Middle East or the United States.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, Elvin Hunter Bgorn Williams, 20, of Seattle, was arrested as he prepared to board an international flight following a lengthy investigation into his efforts to join ISIS.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAs alleged, Williams was determined to support ISIS either by traveling overseas to join and fight with the terrorist organization, or by conducting an attack here in the United States,\u201d said Assistant Attorney General John C. Demers for the Justice Department\u2019s National Security Division. \u201cThe FBI was just as determined to stop him, and he was intercepted as he tried to make his way abroad. The threat of terrorism at home and abroad remains, and the National Security Division is committed to holding accountable those who would provide material support to foreign terrorist organizations. I want to thank the agents, analysts, and prosecutors who are responsible for this case.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis defendant proved persistent in his efforts to join ISIS \u2013 speaking with enthusiasm about acts of horrific bloodshed in the Middle East and here at home,\u201d said Acting U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman for the Western District of Washington. \u201cI want to commend those citizens who contacted law enforcement \u2013 including his family and faith community – expressing concerns about the defendant\u2019s radicalization. Their courage to speak up and work with law enforcement was important to ensure public safety.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis individual self-radicalized, pledged loyalty to ISIS, and became consumed with activities to join the cause overseas,\u201d said Special Agent in Charge Donald M. Voiret of the FBI Seattle Field Office. \u201cWe are grateful for the concerned citizens and family members who reported his behavior on multiple occasions and all of the law enforcement agencies who worked tirelessly on this case. These combined efforts no doubt saved lives.\u201d<\/p>\n

KOMO News reported<\/a>: “It\u2019s one of the biggest pride parades in the United States. Plus, after COVID hits, there is going to be tons of people wanting to go to the gay pride parade,” Williams allegedly said, according to the case file.<\/em><\/p>\n

His plan was to get a semi truck and drive straight through the parade, mowing down marchers and spectators, then jumping out of the semi and opening fire on the crowd, the court documents show. The friend declined to join him and Williams gave up on the idea.<\/em><\/p>\n

In November 2020, a member of a Seattle-area mosque contacted the FBI with concerns about Williams. The mosque had attempted to provide support and guidance to Williams, but members became aware he was deeply involved in ISIS propaganda. Williams was using mosque-provided electronic devices to engage in online chats with ISIS radicals and to view ISIS propaganda videos of beheadings and other acts of violence. In November 2020, Williams allegedly swore an oath of allegiance to ISIS.<\/p>\n

Using confidential sources close to Williams, the FBI monitored his activity and became aware of his efforts to travel to the Middle East and join ISIS. Williams expressed to his associates that if he could not travel overseas, he would commit an attack in the U.S. on behalf of ISIS. Williams began communicating with those he believed were ISIS recruiters who could get him to an ISIS terror cell in the Middle East or other parts of the world.<\/p>\n

In early May 2021, Williams booked airline travel from Seattle to Amsterdam and on to Egypt to join ISIS. On Friday May 28, 2021, he went to Sea-Tac Airport to catch the first leg of his international flight. Williams was arrested at the departure gate.<\/p>\n

Williams is charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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