article_snippet: a statement added: 'Both defendants were charged in a criminal complaint filed yesterday in U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Illinois with one count of conspiring to provide material support and resources to a foreign terrorist organization.'
article_snippet: Disturbingly, one of the defendants currently wears the same uniform of those the defendants allegedly planned to attack,' said Assistant Attorney General for National Security John Carlin, in a statement.
article_snippet: Assistant Attorney General for National Security
article_snippet: John Carlin added: 'According to the charges filed today, the defendants allegedly conspired to provide material support to ISIL and planned to travel overseas to support the terrorist organization.
article_snippet: In addition, they plotted to attack members of our military within the United States.
article_snippet: Disturbingly, one of the defendants currently wears the same uniform of those they allegedly planned to attack.
article_snippet: I want to thank the many agents, analysts, and prosecutors who are responsible for disrupting the threat posed by the defendants.' 'the defendants will pursue and prosecute with vigor those who support ISIL and ISIL agenda of ruthless violence,' said U.S. Attorney Fardon. '
article_snippet: Anyone who threatens to harm our citizens and allies, whether abroad or here at home, will face the full force of justice.' '
article_snippet: The arrests today are the culmination of a successful investigation that involved a great deal of coordination and communication with our law enforcement and military partners,' said Special Agent in Charge Holley. '
article_snippet: Throughout the course of this investigation, the defendants were closely and carefully monitored to ensure the safety of the public and our service men and women.'
article_snippet: If convicted, the defendants face a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
article_snippet: Jonas already was convicted of conspiracy to commit armed robbery and served five years in a Georgia prison between 2005 and 2010.
highlights_snippet: Both are U.S. citizens and have been caught following an FBI investigation .
  