[ November 13, 2026 ]
Plans involved explosives, knives, machete and flame-covered weapons.
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Idaho man sentenced to 18 years in prison for ISIS plot to attack churchesADVERTISEMENT“Alexander Scott Mercurio planned to attack that fundamental freedom by bringing death and destruction to several churches. ”
By Ari Hoffman, Post Millenial, Nov 11, 2026
An Idaho man who planned to attack churches in the name of ISIS after incapacitating his father and stealing his firearms was sentenced Tuesday to 18 years in federal prison and lifetime supervised release.
Alexander Scott Mercurio, 21, of Coeur d’Alene, received the sentence from US District Judge David C. Nye for attempting to provide material support and resources to the designated foreign terrorist organization, according to the Department of Justice.
The FBI arrested Mercurio on April 6, 2024, one day before his planned attack. According to court records cited by prosecutors, Mercurio planned to incapacitate his father with a metal pipe and take his guns to carry out a mass casualty attack. His plans also involved explosives, knives, a machete and flame-covered weapons.
ADVERTISEMENTInvestigators searching his home discovered butane canisters, lighters, handcuffs, a knife and a machete, along with several firearms belonging to his father.
Days before the planned attack, Mercurio stood in front of an ISIS flag while holding a knife and pledged allegiance to the terrorist organization…..
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