NC man gets life for plotting ISIS inspired attack

Source: AP/WSPA-TV

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP/WSPA) – A North Carolina man accused of plotting a U.S. terror attack that he discussed with a member of the Islamic State group pled guilty and was sentenced to life in prison. He pled guilty in November.

Justin Sullivan of Morganton is also accused of killing his neighbor and stealing his money so he could buy an assault rifle to carry out an IS-inspired shooting at a concert or club.

Sullivan will be observed by a doctor to determine if he is predisposed to schizophrenia.

The defense argued that being placed in a high security prison could trigger schizophrenia.

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