Brooklyn woman who tried to join ISIS sentenced to nearly two decades in federal prison

Sinmya Amera Ceasar, also known as Umm Nutella, was initially arrested in 2016 as she attempted to leave the country through JFK international airport to join ISIS.

The FBI seal is seen at its headquarters before a news conference by Director Christopher Wray on the US Justice Department inspector general's report about the FBI's actions in the 2016 US election in Washington.

(photo credit: REUTERS/YURI GRIPAS)

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

APRIL 10, 2025 01:59

Updated: APRIL 10, 2025 02:07

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