(AP) One of two British nationals charged with joining the Islamic State group and conspiring to torture and behead American and European hostages in Syria is scheduled to plead guilty to criminal charges.
Federal court records show a change of plea hearing has been scheduled for Thursday in U.S. District Court in Alexandria, Virginia, for Alexanda Amon Kotey.
Kotey is one of four Islamic State members who were dubbed “the Beatles” by their captives because of their British accents.
Kotey and another man, El Shafee Elsheikh, were brought to the U.S. last year to face charges.
Court documents do not indicate the specific charge or charges to which Kotey is expected to plead.
