A Queens man awaiting sentencing for his failed attempts to join the Islamic State is facing new charges for gleefully stabbing a prison guard — and then praying for his jailor’s death.
Ali Saleh was slapped Wednesday with new charges for alleging knifing a correctional officer at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center on July 13, according to court filings and a law enforcement source.
The unnamed guard told prosecutors that Saleh, smiling, allegedly said, “I hope you die” after he’d plunged the blade into the man’s body.
The 25-year-old wannabe terrorist is now facing counts of possessing contraband in prison, and assaulting a federal officer. His arraignment on the new charges is scheduled for Thursday.
Saleh previously pleaded guilty to attempting to provide material support to ISIS, after he was caught repeatedly trying to sneak into Syria.
He faces up to 35 years behind bars when sentenced in connection with that case.
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