IDAHO: Muslim Sentenced For Mass Casualty Attack Plot on Churches, Gets 18 Years

Plans involved explosives, knives, machete and flame-covered weapons.

Will the islamophobia never end?

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Idaho man sentenced to 18 years in prison for ISIS plot to attack churches

“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.