An
American woman whose son was killed by the
Islamic State said Thursday that she is hopeful the transfer to U.S. custody of two
British militants brings them a step closer to criminal charges.
Diane Foley told The Associated Press that she would like to see the men prosecuted in the
United States for their involvement with the Islamic State cell that killed Western hostages, including her son, James, a journalist who was beheaded in
Syria in August 2014.
El Shafee Elsheikh and Alexanda Amon Kotey were transferred to U.S. custody as
Turkey invaded Syria to attack
Kurds who have battling the Islamic State alongside American forces.