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More than a year after his arrest on terrorism-related charges, Mufid A. Elfgeeh of Rochester, N.Y., has pleaded guilty to trying to provide material support and resources to ISIS. Elfgeeh admitted to raising money and recruiting for the extremist group.

U.S. officials say that Elfgeeh used social media to send and receive information about terrorist groups in Syria and other countries, and that he plotted to help two recruits travel from the U.S. to Syria.

"Thanks to today's convictions, one of the first ISIL recruiters ever captured in this country stands convicted of terrorism related charges," said U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul Jr. of the Western District of New York.

Hochul added: "As it did in this case, the public should continue to report to law enforcement any suspicious individuals or activities and thereby hasten the demise of these killers."

Elfgeeh faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a $250,000 fine; he'll be sentenced next March, after a court reviews his case.

More than a year after his arrest on terrorism-related charges, Mufid A. Elfgeeh of Rochester, N.Y. has pleaded guilty to trying to provide material support and resources to ISIS.

N.Y. man pleads guilty to recruiting for ISIS, could face 30-year prison term

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