Florida man tries to recruit IS for terrorist attack on college deans after getting kicked out

Adrianna Rodriguez | USA TODAY

Show Caption Hide Caption Florida man arrested, tried to recruit ISIS to attack his former college deans A Florida man was arrested after trying to get ISIS to attack the deans of colleges that he used to attend.

A Florida man has been arrested after trying to get the Islamic State to attack two college deans after he had been suspended or expelled, authorities say.

North Miami Beach resident Salman Rashid, 23, has been charged with soliciting another person to commit a crime of violence, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Miami announced Monday.

According to court documents, the FBI started investigating Rashid in April 2018 after reviewing violent Facebook posts that advocated for an overthrow of democracy and the establishment of Islamic law.

Then in May , Rashid solicited a confidential source to contact members of ISIS to carry out a terrorist attack on his behalf.

Throughout the summer and fall of 2019, officials say Rashid suggested multiple targets over the summer, such as religious buildings and nightclubs.

However, he ended up settling this month on deans at Miami-Dade College and Broward College, where Rashid had been suspended or expelled.

Authorities say Rashid requested explosive devices be used, provided details about where they should be placed and also gave a detailed assessment of security.

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If convicted, Rashid faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. His arraignment is set for Dec. 9.

Contributing: Associated Press. Follow Adrianna Rodriguez on Twitter: @AdriannaUSAT.