“According to the complaint, Thomas attempted to travel overseas in order to join and fight with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant [ISIL],” it added.
Thomas allegedly posted statements via Twitter about wanting to join ISIL, communicated with ISIL militants online, and researched different indirect travel routes to reach Syria to join the terrorist group, according to the Justice Department statement.
“The complaint further alleges that Thomas applied for a US passport and advised an associate that she had deactivated her Twitter “till i leave for sham [greater Syria]… don’t want to draw attention of the kuffar [non-believers],” it added.
Philadelphia Woman Arrested for Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIL http://t.co/74h2AhvmYh
— Justice Department (@TheJusticeDept) 3 апреля 2015
Attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization in the United States holds a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.