Chicago ISIS Supporter Sentenced to 25 Years
- A Chicago man who collaborated with ISIS received a 25-year federal prison sentence. - He created and posted pro-ISIS videos, articles, essays, and infographics under ISIS direction. - The case underscores ongoing counterterrorism efforts against domestic radicalization. (patch.com)
A Chicago federal judge sentenced Edward Morris, 35, to 25 years in prison for providing material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Morris pleaded guilty in February 2025 to one count of conspiracy to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization. (justice.gov) From 2015 to 2021, Morris created and posted over 100 pro-ISIS videos, articles, essays, and infographics on social media platforms including Twitter and Telegram. He followed direct instructions from ISIS handlers overseas, using pseudonyms like "Abu Muhammad al-Amriki" to promote recruitment and glorify attacks. (justice.gov) Morris traveled to Syria in 2015 to join ISIS but was deported back to the U.S. after Turkish authorities detained him. Upon return, he resumed online propaganda
