- Attempting to Provide Material Support to Hizballah – This includes his alleged efforts to become a member of the organization and provide services in the form of personnel (including himself).
- Making False Statements to Federal Authorities – Specifically, the government claims Molloy lied to the FBI about his involvement and plans overseas.
Should Molloy be found guilty on the material support charge, he faces up to 20 years in prison. The false statements charges each carry a maximum penalty of eight years in prison and a potential $250,000 fine.
A Timeline of Alleged Terrorist Ambitions
August 2024: Lebanon
Molloy, a dual U.S.-Irish citizen and former U.S. Army active-duty servicemember, allegedly ventured to Lebanon in August 2024. While there, according to court documents, he expressed his intent to sign on with Hizballah. However, multiple individuals reportedly told him “the time was not right,” advising that he needed to take other steps before joining the terrorist group.
