to providing material support to the Islamic State via the violent propaganda videos he narrated in English that were part of the the terrorist group's campaign to recruit Westerners.Federal prosecutors said the videos that Khalifa narrated showed explicit footage of terrorists executing and decapitating prisoners — with the 38-year-old Canadian citizen participating in some of the cases.
Syrian Defense Forces captured him in 2019, and the FBI gained custody earlier this year. The Justice Department filed charges against him in the Eastern District of Virginia.Khalifa, who is scheduled for sentencing on April 15, faces up to life in prison.Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions.