US Soldier Pleads Guilty to Helping ISIS, Googled Badass Jihadi Now Nov 2 Sentencing
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SDNY COURTHOUSE, June 14 – Cole James Bridges was arraigned on March 15 on charge of helping or trying to help ISIS while in the US Army.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York Lewis J. Liman held the arraignment and intial conference. Inner City Press covered it.
Bridges, also known as Cole Gonzalez according to the complaint, pleaded not guilty through counsel.
The complaint says he searched for "badass jihadi" and put a photo of himself in a dish-dash on social media.
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On August 23, Judge Liman held another proceeding. Inner City Press again covered it. AUSA Sam Adelsberg said his office expects to produce classified materials in 45 days, and does not anticipate filing any motions as to CIPA-related materials.
On June 14, Bridge in a white skull cap pled guilty to Counts 1 and 2, with a sentencing set for November 2. At the end, Judge Liman asked the Marshals if they could allow him to greet / say goodbye to his father, in the courtroom.
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