A woman in San Diego, California has pleaded guilty to providing money and support to al-Shabab — an Islamic terrorist group looking to topple the government in Somalia.
Nima Yusuf admitted in federal court Thursday that she sent about $1450 to four men who left the United States to fight for al-Shabab. One of the men allegedly recruited a suicide bomber who carried out a terrorist attack in 2008.
Yusuf also admitted lying to FBI and Homeland Security agents who questioned her about her Somalia-related activities.
Yusuf faces up to 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine when she is sentenced in February.
The four suspects who went to Somalia have also been charged by a federal court in Minnesota.