(Houston Chronicle) A Houston native described by his lawyer as a youth engaging in “dangerous fantasy” pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to providing aid to ISIS by offering to be a martyr and spreading bomb-making knowledge.
Kaan Serclan Damlarkaya, 20, has been in custody since his arrest on Dec. 8, 2017. With his case set for trial later this year, he admitted guilt Monday to providing aid to a designated terrorist group, with the government agreeing not to pursue charges against him for unlawfully distributing explosive-making information.
By agreeing to the plea agreement, Damlarkaya faces up to 20 years in federal prison, along with a $250,000 fine and possible supervised release for life.
U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen set Damlarkaya’s sentencing for Sept. 30.
