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FBI arrests Lawrenceville man for supporting terrorism

Kareem Nasr, 23, was arrested two weeks ago in Kenya.

News 12 Staff

Dec 31, 2023, 11:44 AM

Updated 324 days ago

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A Lawrenceville man has been arrested for supporting terrorism inspired by Hamas attacks, according to the FBI.       
Kareem Nasr, 23, was arrested two weeks ago in Kenya.
The FBI says social media posts indicate he traveled there to support the terrorist organization 'Al-Shabaab'.
They say the posts express his desire to receive military training.
Nasr was taken into custody before he could travel to Somalia to the organization.
If convicted, he could face 20 years in prison.