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ISIS-inspired New Year's Eve terror attack in North Carolina was prevented, officials say

Name: ISIS-inspired New Year's Eve terror attack in North Carolina was prevented, officials say
Uploaded: 2026-01-02T11:33:00-0500
Duration: 17 min 40 s
Description: Justice Department and FBI officials announced Friday that a planned terror attack in North Carolina on New Year's Eve was thwarted. U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson said the suspect, who was allegedly inspired by ISIS, was 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.

Justice Department and FBI officials announced Friday that a planned terror attack in North Carolina on New Year's Eve was thwarted. U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson said the suspect, who was allegedly inspired by ISIS, was 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.