Man accused of planning terrorist attack enters ‘not guilty’ plea in federal court

By WPXI.com News Staff

October 13, 2026 at 11:45 pm EDT

Jonathan Kramer A Butler County man who authorities say was planning an ISIS-inspired terrorist attack appeared in federal court on Sept. 16. Channel 11 was in the courtroom when the hearing for Jonathan Kramer, 21, was waived. (Sketch by Emily Goff)

By WPXI.com News Staff

October 13, 2026 at 11:45 pm EDT

A Butler County man is headed to trial accused of planning an ISIS-inspired terror attack.

Jonathan Kramer’s attorney entered a “not guilty” plea in federal court on Tuesday.

The FBI arrested Kramer outside of a Cranberry hotel last month.

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