18-year-old held on charges of trying to aid Islamic State
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A Houston 18-year-old accused of attempting to support the Islamic State organization will remain in federal custody until his trial next year.
During a brief court appearance Thursday in Houston, Kaan Sercan Damlarkaya declined to have a bond hearing.
The Houston Chronicle reports that Damlarkaya's trial is set for Feb. 12.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Damlarkaya has been indicted on five counts, including trying to provide material support to terrorists and unlawfully distributing explosives information. The U.S. has designated the Islamic State as a terrorist organization.
Damlarkaya's lawyer, Ashley Kaper, declined to comment on the allegations.
Federal prosecutors say Damlarkaya, a U.S. citizen, was arrested on Dec. 8 following an undercover FBI operation.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison.