A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted Jack Danaher Molloy, a former resident of Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania, on charges related to supporting the foreign terrorist organization Hizballah and making false statements to the FBI. U.S. Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced that Molloy, 24, faces three counts as the sole defendant in this case.

Molloy was initially charged with making false statements on December 6, 2024, following a Criminal Complaint. He was arrested in Chicago and later transferred to Pittsburgh by the United States Marshals Service.

The indictment alleges that from August 2024 to December 2024, Molloy attempted to provide support to Hizballah by traveling to Lebanon and Syria with the intention of joining the organization. Hizballah is recognized as a designated foreign terrorist organization known for attacks against Israeli and Western targets.

According to court documents, Molloy traveled first to Lebanon in August 2024 but was advised by individuals there that further steps were necessary before joining Hizballah. He then went to Syria in October 2024 aiming to fight for the group before returning to Upper St. Clair.

Molloy's alleged actions included expressing animosity towards Jewish people through online communications and his choice of usernames on social media platforms like X. A WhatsApp exchange reportedly showed Molloy's agreement with a plan "to join Hezbollah and kill Jews." While residing in Upper St. Clair, he allegedly visited a website detailing information about Robert Bowers, responsible for the Pittsburgh Tree of Life Synagogue shooting.

The indictment further claims that upon his return at Pittsburgh International Airport on October 20, 2024, Molloy lied about his intentions regarding Hizballah when questioned by FBI agents.

U.S. Attorney Olshan stated: “As alleged, Jack Molloy... took many steps over a period of months—at home and abroad—in his effort to join and fight for this deadly foreign terrorist organization.” Special Agent Kevin Rojek added: “The FBI’s number one priority is to protect the American people from both domestic and international terrorist threats.”

If convicted of providing material support to Hizballah, Molloy faces up to 20 years in prison along with fines; each false statement charge carries up to eight years' imprisonment plus possible fines.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicole Vasquez Schmitt and Trial Attorney Andrew Briggs are handling prosecution duties while investigations were conducted by FBI offices in Pittsburgh and Chicago with assistance from the United States Marshals Service.

An indictment or criminal complaint serves as an accusation; defendants remain presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.