1 of 7 Minnesota men charged with plotting to join Islamic State is expected to plead guilty
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}FILE - This file photo provided April 21, 2015 by the Sherburne County, Minnesota, Sheriff’s Office shows Hanad Mustafe Musse, 19. Musse is among seven Minnesota men of Somali descent that have been charged in a indictment with traveling or attempting to travel to Syria to join the Islamic State group, which has carried out a host of attacks including beheading Americans. (Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office via AP, File) (The Associated Press)
One of seven men accused of plotting to join the Islamic State group is expected to plead guilty in federal court in Minneapolis.
A docket entry Tuesday says 19-year-old Hanad Mustafe Musse is scheduled for a "change of plea" hearing Wednesday.
Musse faces charges that include conspiring to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization. He also is accused of misusing federal financial aid to buy a plane ticket.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The U.S. Attorney's Office had no comment Tuesday. Messages left with Musse's attorney weren't immediately returned.
Prosecutors allege Musse and some of his co-defendants took a bus to New York City last November and tried to board flights overseas, with plans to go to Syria. They were part of a larger group that conspired to join the terrorist group.