California man accused of ISIS terror plot with ex-Navy sailor to blow up Special Forces issues pitiful statement
A California man arrested for allegedly plotting an ISIS-linked attack against Special Forces operatives has claimed through his attorney he was a normal man looking to become a civil engineer. Elias Shamsaldeen, 21, of Porterville, California, was arrested along with co-defendan.
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- Primary source: NY Post
- Published: Jun 14, 2026, 10:44 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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