Feds Indict Sugar Land Man Who Applied For Job With ISIS

HOUSTON – A former Sugar Land resident is in federal custody after officials learned he tried to provide support to ISIS, federal prosecutors said Friday.

A federal grand jury returned a sealed indictment against Warren Christopher Clark, 34, Jan. 23, 2019. The indictment was unsealed Friday during Clark's initial court appearance.

Clark was captured in Syria by the Syrian Democratic Forces, transferred to U.S. law enforcement custody this week and arrived yesterday in the Southern District of Texas.

"The arm of American Justice has a lengthy reach,” said U.S. Attorney Ryan Patrick. “The number one priority of the Southern District of Texas, along with the FBI and our other national security partners, is to keep America safe. The protection of life is the most sacred job law enforcement has."

Clark, who grew up in a Christian family with ties to the military, reportedly converted to Islam in 2004, and became radicalized shortly after his conversion.

Clark aka Abu Muhammad, offered his support to ISIS in the form of a resume and cover letter, offering to teach English to ISIS fighters in Syria.

The documents were found in a house in Iraqi territory that was formerly controlled by ISIS and was obtained by the Program on Extremism at George Washington University, according to a NBC News report.

Clark is charged with attempting to provide himself as material support to ISIS, which the Secretary of State designated as a foreign terrorist organization pursuant to Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

“The FBI continues to aggressively pursue individuals who attempt to join the ranks of ISIS’s foreign fighters or try to provide support for other terrorist organizations. This fight against terrorism is not one we can combat alone,” said FBI Special Agent in Charge Perrye Turner. “The FBI relies on our domestic counterparts and foreign law enforcement agencies, as well as the public. Anyone who has information about individuals who have traveled or are planning to travel overseas to support terrorist groups should report it immediately to their local FBI office.”

The charges for providing material support carries a possible penalty of up to 20 years in federal prison and a maximum $250,000 fine, upon conviction, officials said.

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