Alleged Teen Terrorist Flashes ISIS Salute After Being Charged For Throwing Explosive Device in NYC

"Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, were charged with multiple crimes for throwing explosive devices at anti-Islam protesters in New York City last weekend. Both men were inspired by ISIS, with Balat writing on paper that he pledged allegiance to the Islamic State. They face charges including attempted provision of material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, use of a weapon of mass destruction, transportation of explosive materials, and unlawful possession of explosive devices."

"Balat and Kayumi are accused of throwing ignited devices filled with screws and bolts at protesters during a Stop the Islamic Takeover of New York City demonstration organized by far-right influencer Jake Lang. The dueling protests took place in front of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's official residence, with Balat seen in video footage jumping and throwing his explosive device after shouting Allahu Akbar."

"According to the criminal complaint, Balat said he and Kayumi wanted to carry out an attack bigger than the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. Balat complained the Boston bombing only caused three deaths, indicating the men's ambitions to conduct a more lethal terrorist attack than that previous incident."

Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, were arrested and charged with multiple terrorism-related offenses after allegedly throwing explosive devices filled with screws and bolts at anti-Islam protesters during dueling demonstrations in New York City. Balat was captured on camera making an ISIS salute while in custody. According to criminal complaints, both men were inspired by ISIS, with Balat having written a pledge of allegiance to the Islamic State. The men reportedly discussed plans to conduct an attack larger than the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, with Balat criticizing that attack for causing only three deaths. They face charges including attempted provision of material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, use of weapons of mass destruction, and unlawful possession of explosive devices.

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