ISIS-Inspired Kansas Man Accused of Plotting Another Ft. Hood-Type Attack

A 20-year-old Kansas man allegedly joined the U.S. Army last year so he could launch an ISIS-inspired attack on American soldiers like the deadly strike on Ft. Hood, Texas, in 2009, federal authorities announced today. John T. Booker of Topeka, Kansas, was arrested after a lengthy FBI investigation and was charged with attempted use of WMD (a bomb), attempt to provide material support to ISIS, and attempt to destroy US property, officials said. It was not immediately clear if Booker had an attorney. Booker came to the FBI's attention after an unidentified citizen complained to federal authorities about messages he had posted on his Facebook page.

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