US Teen Radicalised Online Becomes IS Sympathiser
Times of India · world
A 16-year-old American boy, Daniel Fischer, transformed from a "naive gamer" into an IS sympathiser after becoming interested in extremist content online. His parents noticed drastic changes in his behaviour, including watching beheading videos. Following his arrest on terrorism charges, Fischer pleaded guilty to conspiracy and was sentenced to three years in prison. His case highlights a growing concern over teenagers being radicalised online in the US, with many IS-inspired plots involving minors.