Texas man faces terrorism charge over alleged ISIS support

MIDLOTHIAN (KFDX/KJTL) — Federal charges have been brought against an alleged ISIS sympathizer in Texas.

John Michael Garza, Jr., 21, is facing a terrorism charge after he allegedly supplied bomb-making materials to an undercover agent he believed to be an ISIS “brother,” according to a news release from the Department of Justice (DOJ).

“During the meeting, Garza described how to mix the components and offered to send an instructional video explaining how to build the bomb,” the DOJ said.

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Garza, from Midlothian, Texas, first came under suspicion by authorities in mid-October, after an undercover agent with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) became aware of Garza’s social media activity. According to the DOJ, Garza’s account followed multiple “pro-ISIS” accounts, and he had commented on one such post…

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