New York woman convicted of receiving ISIS military training

Halima Salman, 27, found guilty after two-week jury trial

By LineZotpaper AI staff

Published28 October 2026

Updated28 October 2026

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The Department of Justice announced Tuesday that a New York woman has been convicted of receiving military training from the Islamic State in Syria. Halima Salman, 27, was found guilty by a jury after a two-week trial in which prosecutors said she received weapons training and pledged her loyalty to the terrorist organization.

Jurors began deliberating on Thursday and, at one point, indicated they were divided before returning their verdict on Tuesday. The case centered on allegations that Salman received military instruction in Syria from the Islamic State of Iraq and al Sham and pledged her loyalty to the group.

The Justice Department announced the conviction on the same day the jury delivered its verdict.

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Why This Matters

The conviction resolves a federal trial over allegations that an American received military training from a designated terrorist organization.
The jury initially signaled disagreement before reaching its verdict, underscoring the difficulty of the deliberations.
The case now moves toward sentencing, where the court will determine the penalty for the conviction.

Background

The Islamic State of Iraq and al Sham, also known as ISIS or IS, is a militant group that declared a caliphate across parts of Iraq and Syria before losing most of its territory. US federal prosecutors have brought criminal cases against Americans accused of traveling to the region to join or support the group.

What to Watch

The sentencing hearing, where the court will set Salman's punishment.
Whether the defense contests the verdict, including the earlier division among jurors, through post-trial motions or an appeal.

Sources

Another individual sentenced in U.S. for supporting ISIS · The Center Square Pennsylvania
Another individual sentenced in U.S. for supporting ISIS · The Center Square Texas
New York woman convicted of receiving military training from ISIS · Washington Examiner

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SupportedA New York woman was convicted of receiving military training from ISIS.Washington Examiner: “New York woman convicted of receiving military training from ISIS.”
SupportedHalima Salman is 27 and was found guilty after a two-week jury trial.Washington Examiner: “Halima Salman, 27, was convicted by a jury following a two-week trial”
SupportedThe Department of Justice announced Tuesday that a New York woman was convicted of receiving military training from the Islamic State of Iraq and al Sham in Syria.Washington Examiner: “The Department of Justice on Tuesday announced the conviction of a New York woman for receiving military training from the Islamic State of Iraq and al Sham in Syria .”
SupportedProsecutors said Salman received weapons training and pledged her loyalty to the terrorist organization.Washington Examiner: “in which prosecutors said she received weapons training and pledged her loyalty to the terrorist organization.”
SupportedJurors began deliberating on Thursday.Washington Examiner: “Jurors began deliberations on Thursday”
SupportedAt one point, jurors indicated they were divided.Washington Examiner: “at one point, indicated disagreement”
SupportedJurors returned their verdict on Tuesday.Washington Examiner: “before returning their verdict on Tuesday.”
SupportedThe case centered on allegations that Salman received military instruction in Syria from ISIS and pledged loyalty to the group.Washington Examiner: “receiving military training from the Islamic State of Iraq and al Sham in Syria . Halima Salman, 27, was convicted by a jury following a two-week trial in which prosecutors said she received weapons training and pledged her loyalty to the terrorist organization.”
SupportedThe Justice Department announced the conviction on the same day the jury delivered its verdict.Washington Examiner: “The Department of Justice on Tuesday announced the conviction”