American Woman Convicted of Receiving Military Training From ISIS in Syria

Today, a federal jury in Brooklyn convicted Halima Salman, 27, a U.S. citizen and former resident of Brooklyn, also known as “Umm Khattab al-Muhajir,” of receiving military-type training from the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization, in Syria. Salman was convicted after a two-week trial before U.S. District Judge Natasha C. Merle.

“The atrocities committed by ISIS, including mass executions, sexual slavery, and the systematic terrorizing of civilian populations, represent some of the gravest crimes of our time,” said Assistant Attorney General for National Security John A. Eisenberg. “There is simply no excuse for aligning with or receiving military training from an organization responsible for such suffering. Today's verdict sends a clear message that those who support this death cult will be found and prosecuted.”

“With today’s verdict, Salman is held accountable for joining forces with a terrorist organization,” said U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella Jr. for the Eastern District of New York. “ISIS ravaged Syria and caused havoc across the globe; our Office will continue to prosecute those who supported its murderous reign.”

“It’s been nearly a decade since Halima Salman sought military training from ISIS in Syria, and today justice has been served,” said Assistant Director Jarod Brown of the FBI’s Counterterrorism Division. “The FBI remains unwavering in its vigilance. We will continue to identify, disrupt, and bring to justice those who support foreign terrorist organizations and threaten the safety of our nation and our communities.”