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18-Year-Old in US Planned New Year's Eve Attack Inspired by ISIS

Published January 2, 2026, 20:04
18-Year-Old in US Planned New Year's Eve Attack Inspired by ISIS

US authorities have arrested an 18-year-old, Kristan Stardivant, in North Carolina, charged with providing material support to a terrorist organization, specifically the Islamic State. According to the Department of Justice, Stardivant planned to attack individuals and police officers with knives and hammers on New Year's Eve. The FBI investigation revealed a handwritten note detailing plans for the attack, mentioning the intention to stab up to 20 people. The suspect has not yet accepted the charges.