US Soldier Sentenced to 14 Years for Attempting to Aid ISIS

Cole Bridges, a former Army soldier, pleaded guilty to terrorism charges after trying to support an ISIS ambush on American troops.

Cole Bridges, 24, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for attempting to provide material support to ISIS and attempting to murder US soldiers.
Bridges, who joined the Army in 2019, began consuming jihadist propaganda and expressed support for ISIS on social media before enlisting.
He communicated with an undercover FBI agent posing as an ISIS supporter, offering military advice and potential attack targets, including in New York City.
Despite requesting a maximum 40-year sentence, the judge noted Bridges' lack of direct contact with ISIS and signs of remorse, resulting in a 14-year term.
Bridges' actions were described by prosecutors as a severe betrayal, using his Army training to plan attacks against fellow service members.