Fishers brothers charged with trying to sell guns to Islamic State group

(Indianapolis Star) Two brothers from Fishers accused of trying to sell manufactured firearms and ship the weapons overseas to the Islamic State group are facing federal charges, authorities said.

A federal grand jury indicted Moyad Dannon, 21, and Mahde Dannon, 20, with firearms offenses and one count of attempting to provide material support and resources, including firearms, to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham, also known as IS, U.S. Attorney Josh Minkler announced Thursday.

The brothers remain in custody and appeared in court for their arraignment Thursday, Minkler said.

Moyad Dannon’s attorney, Mario Garcia, told IndyStar that his client is “presumed innocent.”

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