Calgary man sentenced to six years in prison for sharing terrorism videos on TikTok

The RCMP logo is seen in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Mounties in Manitoba say they are investigating four deaths in and around the small community of McCreary, northwest of Winnipeg. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

By The Canadian Press

Posted Sep 17, 2024 11:16 am.

A Calgary man who pleaded guilty to sharing Islamic State recruitment videos and propaganda on TikTok will spend the next six years behind bars.

Zakarya Rida Hussein was sentenced during a court appearance on Friday after he pleaded guilty to one of four terrorism-related charges.

Hussein admitted that he owned social media accounts that posted ISIS recruitment videos and propaganda.

READ MORE:

He also admitted to sharing a bomb-making video online.

The man was arrested in June 2023 after a joint investigation ledby the RCMP and the Calgary Police Service.

Hussein will need to submit DNA results and will be under lifetime ban from owning firearms after he’s released.

Submit a Correction
Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

Calgarians, business community react to another Donald Trump presidency
Calgarians, business community react to another Donald Trump presidency

Americans elected a new president on Tuesday and Calgarians are now left to navigate what another Donald Trump presidency will look like. For the city's business community, they are now trying to see...

12h ago

Calgary man who sponsored immigrants used position of power to commit sexual assault: police
Calgary man who sponsored immigrants used position of power to commit sexual assault: police

A Calgary man who volunteered his time to help families coming to Canada through the immigration process has been charged with sexual assault, police say.

20h ago

Calgary fire officials warn against dangers of lithium-ion batteries
Calgary fire officials warn against dangers of lithium-ion batteries

Fire officials are urging Calgarians to recharge batteries before they go dead in an awareness campaign highlighting the dangers of lithium-ion batteries. The campaign aims to teach residents how to...

11h ago

Teen charged with assault after Market Mall employees bear sprayed
Teen charged with assault after Market Mall employees bear sprayed

Police have arrested and charged a suspect who allegedly bear sprayed mall employees in northwest Calgary in September. Calgary police say officers were called to CF Market Mall around 4:15 p.m. on...

13h ago

Top Stories

Calgarians, business community react to another Donald Trump presidency
Calgarians, business community react to another Donald Trump presidency

Americans elected a new president on Tuesday and Calgarians are now left to navigate what another Donald Trump presidency will look like. For the city's business community, they are now trying to see...

12h ago

Calgary man who sponsored immigrants used position of power to commit sexual assault: police
Calgary man who sponsored immigrants used position of power to commit sexual assault: police

A Calgary man who volunteered his time to help families coming to Canada through the immigration process has been charged with sexual assault, police say.

20h ago

Calgary fire officials warn against dangers of lithium-ion batteries
Calgary fire officials warn against dangers of lithium-ion batteries

Fire officials are urging Calgarians to recharge batteries before they go dead in an awareness campaign highlighting the dangers of lithium-ion batteries. The campaign aims to teach residents how to...

11h ago

Teen charged with assault after Market Mall employees bear sprayed
Teen charged with assault after Market Mall employees bear sprayed

Police have arrested and charged a suspect who allegedly bear sprayed mall employees in northwest Calgary in September. Calgary police say officers were called to CF Market Mall around 4:15 p.m. on...

13h ago

Most Watched Today

2:03
Calgary Stampede reveals 2025 poster, designed by 22-year-old artist
Calgary Stampede reveals 2025 poster, designed by 22-year-old artist

A journey of grit to greatness is the theme for the 2025 Calgary Stampede poster revealed Wednesday along with the artist, 22-year-old Calgarian Elora Kiddle.  Phoenix Phillips reports.

11h ago

1:40
Calgary landscapers enjoying extended season due to dry weather
Calgary landscapers enjoying extended season due to dry weather

Leaves have fallen from the trees and there’s a chill in the air, but the grass is still green. As Jillian Code reports, Calgary’s unseasonably dry fall is giving landscapers an opportunity to finish out more projects before the snow falls.

11h ago

0:51
Calgary fire officials warn against dangers of lithium-ion batteries
Calgary fire officials warn against dangers of lithium-ion batteries

Fire officials are urging Calgarians to recharge batteries before they go dead in an awareness campaign highlighting the dangers of lithium-ion batteries.

12h ago

1:46
City of Calgary and Liberty Housing teaming up to build affordable housing for newcomers
City of Calgary and Liberty Housing teaming up to build affordable housing for newcomers

As Calgary’s population grows, the City of Calgary and Liberty Housing are teaming up to build an affordable housing projects for newcomers in the community of Parkdale. Margot Rubin reports.

12h ago

0:23
Part of Calgary's Deerfoot Trail closes due to serious collision
Part of Calgary's Deerfoot Trail closes due to serious collision

Two people taken to hospital after a vehicle collision on Calgary’s Deerfoot Trail Wednesday.

12h ago

More Videos