So, how do we know who she really is?
Posted on 04/03/2015 8:54:40 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Authorities say Keonna Thomas' use of social media is what led them to make the arrest. Police say she planned to link up with terrorists in Syria. NBC10's George Spencer has a closer look at the woman accused in the case. (Published Friday, Apr 3, 2015)
A Philadelphia mother of two who goes by the name of "YoungLioness" on Twitter was arrested by federal authorities Friday and charged with trying to support ISIS with money and resources.
Keonna Thomas, 30, appeared in court in full black dress with only her eyes showing just hours after her arrest. According to the criminal complaint filed by the U.S. attorney’s office, she wanted to join, fight with and die for ISIS. = The only reason she didn’t get on a plane last Sunday to put her plan into action was because federal agents spooked her two days before the flight when they raided her home, federal prosecutors argued, saying Thomas was a flight risk and should be detained.
The North Philly woman, who neighbors said lived quietly with her two daughters and grandmother, posted statements on Twitter accounts that led authorities to believe she was not only intent on supporting the terrorist organization, but also looked forward to martyrdom, prosecutors allege.
Thomas, also known as Fatayat Al Khilafah and YoungLioness on social media, began communicating with a man who identified himself as a violent jihadi fighter in December of 2013, according to the complaint. She talked with him about donating money "to the ISIS brothers" and traveling to get more money.
Posts from her Twitter accounts also included statements about dying for the cause.
"I see why the mujahideen [violent jihadi fighters] Sacrifice Dunya [life on earth] for Akhirah [the afterlife] there's no comparison," Thomas tweeted around Jan. 1, 2014, according to the complaint. A few days later, "Only thing I'm jealous of is when I see the smiles of shuhadaa [martyrs]."
Federal agents say Thomas communicated with two other co-conspirators about her travel plans and routes to enter Turkey. In one conversation on Feb. 17, a man who'd already traveled to Syria told Thomas his beliefs were so strong he'd either shoot or behead his own wife if she betrayed him. Thomas responded, "cutting head is more personal," according to the complaint.
"You probably want to do Istishadee [martyrdom operations] with me," the man said to Thomas that same day. Her alleged response: "that would be amazing ... a girl can only wish."
FBI agents say they tracked dozens more tweets and electronic messages from Thomas, who they say last week bought a plane ticket to fly from Philadelphia to Spain on March 29 after researching how to get from Barcelona to Istanbul
Three American flags dot the front awning of Thomas' home on North 10th Street, which has been under surveillance by the FBI for the last week, according to neighbors who watched agents arrest Thomas Friday morning.
"She didn't bother nobody. She came and gone, she was always in her religion attire, you know," said neighbor Roni Patterson, whose children play with Thomas' kids.
Thomas will remain in custody. Her next court appearance is April 8.
If convicted, Thomas would face a maximum of 15 years in prison.
ISIS has claimed responsibility for the videotaped beheadings of two American aid workers, two British aid workers and 21 Christians in Libya and burning alive a Jordanian Air Force Pilot in a cage.
What is the Arabic for “knucklehead”?
I’m not sure how it’s spelled, but it’s pronounced Barack Obama.
ping...
Nothing more glamorous than being a bitch for ISIS.
Notice they went WAY out of their way to avoid using the word “burka”....and WHY are they letting her wear one in court?
So, how do we know who she really is?
I think they should martyr themselves first just for the practice and then they would be ready for the infidels. Sounds like a plan to me.
If Obama had a daughter....
they should be hanged , that is the msg America should send : you go with ISIS and we catch you , you swing
How stupid can people be? This sperm receptacle has two offspring who most likely will grow up without parents. Forget the plan to blow herself up, she’s parading around fully covered except for her eyes, according to Mohammedan ritual. THE SAME MOHAMMEDANS WHO WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR HER ANCESTORS BEING SOLD INTO SLAVERY AND THE ONLY REASON SHE IS HERE.
No slave in this country was ever treated as badly as Mohammedan men treat their women. A mind is truly a terrible thing to waste.
One of the more disgusting parts of this is that the court let her wear that burqua. Rip it off of her. Make her come to court in a bikini. Scum
That burqua may save you from hurling; I’ve seen some shopping in our local supermarket (because nearby Newark NJ is a “food desert” - read: “nightmare retail environment”), and they look like upright zeppelins while they show off their “unassimilated minority” status.
I appreciate their modesty in wearing their tents...
Exactly!
I remember jokes that referenced “Omar the Tentmaker” many years ago. Back then, I never imagined that guy was so busy.
Yeah; I’m glad he can make those extra-large ones. Goodness knows what lurks beneath them...
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