Maryland Man Sentenced to Prison for Scheming to Join ISIS, Sought to Kill ‘Jews and People Who Support Israel’

A Maryland man who tried to travel overseas to join the Islamic State (ISIS) and discussed a backup plan to attack Jewish and Israeli-linked targets in the United States has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison, according to prosecutors. Michael Sam Teekaye Jr.

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BNO NewsCenter· Jul 9, 2026

Maryland man sentenced to 15 years for trying to join ISIS, plotting U.S. attack

FOX 5 DCCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Maryland man sentenced to 15 years for attempting to join ISIS

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Charisma Magazine OnlineRight· Jul 12, 2026

Maryland Man Sentenced to Prison for Scheming to Join ISIS, Sought to Kill ‘Jews and People Who Support Israel’

The Western JournalRight· Jul 10, 2026

Maryland Man Sentenced to Prison for Scheming to Join ISIS, Sought to Kill 'Jews and People Who Support Israel'

The Conservative BriefRight· Jul 11, 2026

ISIS Plot Hits Suburb—Rabbi Targeted

The Brunswick NewsLean Right· Jul 9, 2026

Maryland man sentenced for attempting to join ISIS, plotting US attack

TownhallRight· Jul 9, 2026

Maryland Man Gets 15 Years for Plotting to Join ISIS, Attack Jews in Howard County

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The Times of IsraelLean Left· Jul 10, 2026

US man who targeted Jews and tried to join ISIS is sentenced to 15 years

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  1. Jul 8Maryland man sentenced to 15 years for trying to join ISIS, plotting U.S. attack
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