Maryland man pleads guilty to supporting Islamic State
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A Maryland man has pleaded guilty to conspiring to provide material support to the Islamic State.
The U.S. Attorney's Office says in a news release that 32-year-old Mohamed Elshinawy entered the plea Tuesday in federal court in Baltimore.
According to his plea deal, Elshinawy of pledged allegiance to the Islamic State and received $8,700 to carry out an attack in the United States.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Prosecutors say Elshinawy conspired with others to provide material support and resources, including personnel, communication and financial services, to the Islamic State.
Elshinawy faces a maximum of 20 years in prison. A sentencing date has not been set.